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

Apr 17, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on meningitis provides key facts and information on transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, outbreaks trends and public health response.

Meningococcal meningitis is largely a vaccine preventable disease and several vaccines are available for protection from the most common serogroups causing disease. They are used …

Nov 26, 2023 · Several different bacteria can cause meningitis. Meningococcal meningitis is of particular importance due to its potential to cause large epidemics. Bacteria are transmitted …

Dec 8, 2024 · 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 …

概述 脑膜炎是大脑和脊髓周围组织的炎症。通常由感染引起。可能会致命，需要立即就医。 脑膜炎可能由多种细菌、病毒、真菌和寄生虫引起。大多数感染可在人际之间传播。少数病例是由 …

Dec 8, 2024 · Prevention of meningococcal cases and outbreaks, through vaccination, is the best control strategy. Licensed vaccines against meningococcal disease have been available for …

The anticipated rollout of multivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccines is a public health priority to eliminate bacterial meningitis epidemics in the African meningitis belt. Early diagnosis and …

The Defeating meningitis by 2030 global road map has been approved by the Seventy-third session of the World Health Assembly in November 2020 (resolution WHA73.9). The road …

The purposes of these practical guidelines are to help health personnel and health authorities, at any level: Ł to update current knowledge about meningococcal disease; Ł to detect and control …