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 Vaccine
  Information about the meningococcal vaccine.
  
  
• Meningococcal Disease Statistics
  Statistics for meningococcal disease in Minnesota.
  
  
• Information for College Students
  Information for college students about meningococcal disease and vaccine.
  
  
• Information for Travelers
  Information for travelers about meningococcal disease and vaccine.
  
  
• Information for Health Care Professionals
  Information for health professionals about Meningococcal disease (Neisseria meningitidis, Bacterial Meningitis) and vaccine, reporting.
  

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