Meningococcal Disease (Neisseria meningitidis, "Bacterial Meningitis")

Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. It often causes meningitis but it can also cause bloodstream infections, pneumonia, joint infections, and other illness.

• Meningococcal Disease Basics
  Fact sheets and commonly asked questions about meningococcal disease.
• Meningococcal Information for Health Care Professionals
  Information for health professionals about Meningococcal disease (Neisseria meningitidis, Bacterial Meningitis), vaccination, and reporting.
• Meningococcal Information for College Students
  Information for college students about meningococcal disease and vaccine.
• Meningococcal Information for Travelers
  Information for travelers about meningococcal disease and vaccine.
• Meningococcal Disease Statistics
  Statistics for meningococcal disease in Minnesota.