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Bookmark or Share- Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicThe inflammation from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck. Most cases of meningitis in the United States are caused by a viral infection. But bacteria, parasites and fungi also can cause it. Some cases of meningitis improve without treatment in a few weeks.
- Public Health Response for Outbreaks | Meningococcal | CDCOutbreaks of meningococcal disease are rare, but unpredictable in the United States. Outbreaks can be devastating to affected communities and organizations. In certain outbreaks, CDC recommends vaccination against meningococcal disease to help stop the disease from spreading.
- Cases of Meningococcal Disease Are Increasing in the United StatesMeningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that requires immediate medical attention. It develops rapidly, often among previously healthy people. The disease is rare but has a high fatality rate (10 to 15%), even with appropriate antibiotic treatment.
- Preventing and controlling meningitis outbreaksPreventing and controlling meningitis outbreaks. Clusters and outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis occur in all parts of the world; however, major, recurring epidemics mainly affect the extensive sub-Saharan Africa region known as the “meningitis belt” ( link to focus on the African belt ).
- Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO)Meningitis is potentially fatal within 24 hours and requires urgent medical attention. It usually cannot be safely cared for at home. Meningitis caused by viruses or bacteria can have similar symptoms. Meningitis can vary in severity, appropriate treatment and care depending on the cause.
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