Meningococcal disease: Learn about types, cause, treatment, and prevention.
Seek medical attention if you have symptoms of meningococcal meningitis or bloodstream infections.
Anyone can get meningococcal disease, but many factors, like age, can increase someone's risk.
Meningococcal vaccines are recommended for all preteens, teens, and people at increased risk.
For Professionals
Information about meningococcal disease, including who's at risk and prevention strategies.
Identifying control measures can help prevent the bacteria's spread.
CDC tracks meningococcal disease cases nationally. U.S. disease rates are at historic lows.
CDC has a laboratory focused on Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitidis....
Meningococcal disease occurs worldwide but is highest in the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa.
CDC Guidance
Information on identifying, diagnosing, and treating meningococcal disease.
CDC guidance on treating, preventing, and monitoring these antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Guidance on managing meningococcal disease risk for patients who take complement inhibitors.
- Various laboratory tests can identify Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) or Neisseria meningitidis (Nm).