First case of group X meningococcal disease in Hunan Province:case re-port and literature review / 中国感染控制杂志

ABSTRACT

The group X meningococcal disease is rare in China and developed countries.No related cases have been reported in Human Province.The disease progresses rapidly and leads to critical severity.Serious complica-tions may occur,if not treated actively.Group X Neisseria meningitidis(Nm X)vaccine has not yet obtained per-mission at present.This paper collects data on the symptoms,signs,auxiliary examinations,and treatment process of the first patient with severe group X meningococcal disease in Hunan Province,reviews relevant literatures,so as to improve clinicians'understanding on group X meningococcal disease,conduct early identification,diagnosis and treatment of the disease.