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Meningococcal meningitis is a type of meningitis (inflammation of brain and spinal cord membranes) that is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. Meningococcal meningitis has a high mortality rate and persistent neurological defects, particularly among infants and young children.

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Meningococcal meningitis most commonly affects children, however the number of cases has increased among adolescents and college-age young adults.
People can get Meningococcal meningitis from tiny drops of fluid from the nose and throat, mostly through close contact.
e.g. saliva

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Antibiotics are needed quickly to prevent serious complications or death.
Antibiotics include penicillins and ceftriaxone.

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- fever
- headache
- stiff neck
- nausea
- vomiting
- altered mental state (e.g. confusion)
- rash

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- vaccines
Effective in 9    out of 10 people.
- antibiotics (for those who have come in close contact with someone diagnosed)
- ACT QUICKLY
Possibly fatal in a matter of hours.