meningitis

Meningitis

Meningitis: A serious health-threatening disease

What is meningitis? Meningitis is a serious infectious disease that affects the meninges and spinal cord. It is an inflammation of these tissues that can be caused by various microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. The most common form of meningococcal meningitis is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. This disease can have...