Meningitis, Acute (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Parasitic or Amebic)

March 27, 2024

 

Meningitis is a condition caused by multiple organisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.  Any suspected form of meningitis should be reported to the OCPHO within 24 hours.

REPORTING

All HCPs must follow the NWT Public Health Act. Measures for contact tracing and legislative requirements are laid out within the Reportable Disease Control Regulations and reporting timelines are found in the Disease Surveillance Regulations.

Note: the only acceptable methods of reporting to the OCPHO are outlined below. Information provided outside of these methods will not be considered reported unless otherwise stated by a CPHO delegate.

Health Care Professionals

For Part 1 Call immediately and written report within 24 hours

  • Confirmed, suspect and probable cases are to be reported immediately after diagnosis is made or opinion is formed to the Office of the Chief Public Health Office (OCPHO) by telephone (867) 920- 8646, AND
  • Within 24 hours complete and fax the following to OCPHO at 867-873-0442
  • If there are any updates regarding the case or contacts the appropriate form will need to be resent with the additional information
  • Immediately report all outbreaks or suspect outbreaks by telephone (867)-920-8646 to the OCPHO

Laboratories

  • Report all positive results to the OCPHO by telephone (867) 920-8646 AND by fax (867) 873-0442 within 24 hours

PUBLIC & HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

For more information on meningitis:

EPIDEMIOLOGY