Bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease are still associated with significant morbidity and mortality despite advances in treatments and primary prevention. This article, based upon a fictional clinical case scenario, highlights the role of primary care in the assessment and initial treatment of suspected bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease, the management of close contacts, and the ongoing management of long-term sequelae.
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