What is meningococcal disease?
Meningococcal disease is the name for any illness that is caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria (also called meningococcal bacteria). These illnesses are often severe and can sometimes be deadly. They include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and in the bloodstream (sepsis). Vaccines can help prevent the disease.
What causes meningococcal disease?
Some people have Neisseria meningitidis, the bacteria that cause the disease, in the back of their nose and throat. They usually have the bacteria but don't get sick. This is called being a "carrier." But sometimes the bacteria can spread to other parts of the body and cause meningococcal disease.
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- Meningococcal Disease (National Library of Medicine)What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is the name for any illness that is caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria (also called meningococcal ...
- Meningococcal Disease Tests What is a meningococcal disease test? Meningococcal disease is the name for any infection caused by meningococcal bacteria (called Neisseria meningitidis ). Meningococcal disease tests look for these ... have meningococcal disease. Why do I need a meningococcal disease test? Meningococcal meningitis and bloodstream infections are serious ...
- Meningococcal Disease in Preteens, Teens & Young Adults (American Academy of Pediatrics)Meningococcal Disease/Teenagers ... Meningococcal Disease ... College Health/Specifics ... College Health ... American Academy of Pediatrics ... Meningococcal disease, Neisseria ...
- Travelers' Health: Meningococcal Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent meningococcal disease in international travelers.
- Meningococcal Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)CDC provides information on meningococcal disease for the public, healthcare providers, and others.
- Meningococcal Disease Symptoms and Complications (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Meningococcal Disease/Symptoms
- Preventing Meningococcal Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Meningococcal Disease/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Meningococcal Disease ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Meningococcal Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Meningococcal Disease/Diagnosis and Tests ... Meningococcal Disease ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Meningococcal Disease: Causes and How It Spreads (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Meningococcal Disease/Related Issues ... Meningococcal Disease
- Meningococcal Vaccines and Pregnancy (Organization of Teratology Information Specialists)Infections and Pregnancy/Related Issues ... Infections and Pregnancy ... Meningitis/Women ... Meningitis ... Meningococcal Disease/Women ... Meningococcal Disease ... Organization ...
