Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia are systemic infections caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.
- Meningitis: inflammation of meninges (lining of the brain)
- Septicaemia: bacteria enters the bloodstream resulting in blood poisoning
For general information on Meningococcal disease and vaccination against meningococcal disease please see:
What's new
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17 February 2011: Guidance for public health management of meningococcal disease in the UK revised by the Health Protection Agency Meningococcus Forum
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