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meningococcal meningitis

meningococcal meningitis Meningococcal meningitis is a severe, sudden infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that can produce fever, rash, irritation of the meninges, meningitis, and sometimes death.

Meningococcal meningitis is a severe, sudden infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that can produce fever, rash, irritation of the meninges, meningitis, and sometimes death. It is a major public health problem worldwide and can leave some survivors with long-term neurological complications.