What is Neisseria Meningitis?

Neisseria Meningitis is a bacterial infection of the fluid around spinal cord and brain. It is sometimes called Spinal Meningitis.

There are bacteria (types of germs) that can cause bacterial meningitis. Some of the leading causes of bacterial meningitis in the United States include Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus, Listeria and Neisseria meningitidis.

Children younger than 5 years are at greatest risk, followed by teenagers of high school age.