Invasive meningococcal disease is a life-threatening bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis, associated with severe long-term complications and a high case fatality rate, despite.

WHO fact sheet on meningitis provides key facts and information on transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, outbreaks trends and public health response.

An outbreak of meningitis, caused by group B meningococcal bacteria, has been reported in Kent, United Kingdom. Health authorities are investigating the outbreak and responding.

Understanding the Context

Meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia are caused by various serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) which is an aerobic Gram-negative encapsulated bacteria.

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Meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia are caused by various serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis. Endemic disease occurs worldwide and is mostly caused by meningococci of serogroups.

Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is a devastating disease and remains a major public health challenge. The disease can be.

Key Insights

A clinical case of a 17-year-old female from Nigeria, who developed meningococcal disease after vaccination was presented. This started with fever, headache, skin rash, cellulitis and gangrene in.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has today published its first-ever global guidelines for meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care, aiming to speed up detection, ensure timely treatment,.

Meningococcal meningitis, commonly designated as cerebrospinal meningitis, is the only form of bacterial meningitis which causes epidemics. Epidemics can occur in any part of the world. However, the largest.