Prevention of Meningococcal Meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis is a severe bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis, which inflames the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Despite advancements in…
Pneumococcal Meningitis
Pneumococcal meningitis is a life-threatening bacterial infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, this condition is a…
Meningococcal Vaccination
Meningococcal vaccination plays a crucial role in preventing meningococcal disease, a severe bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. This condition can lead to meningitis (inflammation…
Meningococcal Meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis is a severe bacterial infection that affects the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Caused by Neisseria meningitidis, this…
Meningitis Due to Klebsiella
Meningitis is a severe infection of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. While various bacterial species can cause meningitis, Klebsiella…
Meningitis
Meningitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. The condition can…
Gonococcal Meningitis: Causes, Symptoms
Gonococcal meningitis is a rare but serious infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. While this pathogen is commonly associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs),…
Escherichia coli meningitis
Escherichia coli (E. coli) meningitis is a life-threatening bacterial infection that primarily affects neonates and immunocompromised individuals. It is a leading cause of neonatal meningitis,…
Cryptococcal meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis is a severe fungal infection of the brain and spinal cord that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals. This disease is caused by the Cryptococcus…
Citrobacter meningitis
Citrobacter meningitis is a rare but severe bacterial infection that affects the central nervous system (CNS). It is predominantly seen in neonates and immunocompromised individuals,…