Introduction:

the diagnosis, notification and early follow-up of cases of Meningococcal Disease in the hospital work environment, prevents the occurrence of secondary cases.

Objectives:

describe the disease, analyze the existing post-exposure protocols, present a clinical case and analyze the implementation of the hospital post-exposure protocol itself.

Methodology:

after hospital admission of a patient with clinical suspicion and the different interdepartmental communications, “Occupational Health” elaborated a list of workers with risk contact and prescribed urgent chemoprophylaxis. Subsequently, the national center of Microbiology reported the isolation of Meningococo B and the need for vaccination of workers.

Discussion:

meningococcal disease is sudden onset, rapid evolution and serious consequences, creating an alarm environment among workers and requiring adequate information (what is considered risk exposure and specific chemoprophylaxis).

Conclusion:

occupational health professionals must join forces to promote responsible behavior among exposed workers.

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