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JAMA. 2001;286:160-161.

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MMWR 2001;50:485-489

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Neisseria meningitidis is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis and sepsis in children and young adults in the United States and is spread through direct contact with respiratory secretions.¹ Persons in close contact with patients who have meningococcal disease are at increased risk for contracting the disease.¹ Commercial aircraft are suitable environments for the spread of airborne pathogens, including N. meningitidis.² A case of air-travel–associated meningococcal disease is defined as a patient who meets the case definition of meningococcal disease³ within 14 days of travel on a flight of at least 8 hours duration. Because of concerns about disease transmission aboard aircraft, CDC has developed recommendations to ensure a standard approach to management of airline contacts. This report presents a case of air-travel–associated meningococcal disease and presents guidelines for the management of persons potentially exposed to meningococcus during air travel.

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