Meninges is the membrane that covers the brain. Therefore, meningitis disease is an infection that targets that membrane. It also infects the spinal cord and can cause swelling. Meningitis is a very quick infection often leads to death or other forms of disabilities such as mental retardation, epilepsy, deafness etc. if not treated.
CAUSES TRANSFER
Many bacteria can lead to meningitis, however, Neisseria meningitides is the most known as it poses the potential to cause epidemics on a large scale. Currently, out of 12 labeled Neisseria meningitides serogroups, 6 (A, B, C, W, X, Y) are known to be able to cause epidemics.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
The most common symptoms of Meningococcal Meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, sensitivity
CAUSES TRANSFER
Many bacteria can lead to meningitis, however, Neisseria meningitides is the most known as it poses the potential to cause epidemics on a large scale. Currently, out of 12 labeled Neisseria meningitides serogroups, 6 (A, B, C, W, X, Y) are known to be able to cause epidemics.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
The most common symptoms of Meningococcal Meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, sensitivity