Tag: Neisseria meningitidis

  • Epidemic Cerebrospinal Meningitis

    Epidemic Cerebrospinal Meningitis Definition and Description of Epidemic Cerebrospinal Meningitis Epidemic Cerebrospinal Meningitis is a severe inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. This condition is primarily caused by infections, particularly those from certain bacteria such as Neisseria meningitidis, which can lead to outbreaks or epidemics,…

  • Bacterial Meningococcal Meningitis

    Bacterial Meningococcal Meningitis Definition and Description of Bacterial Meningococcal Meningitis Bacterial Meningococcal Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. This condition is primarily caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, which can cause inflammation and swelling, leading to severe neurological complications.…