meningococcal b vaccine

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:03:50 +0000

Invasive meningococcal disease is a life-threatening bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis, associated with severe long-term complications and a high case fatality rate, despite. WHO fact sheet on meningitis provides key facts and information on transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, outbreaks trends and public health response. An outbreak of meningitis, caused by group B meningococcal bacteria, has been reported in Kent, United Kingdom. Health authorities are investigating the outbreak and responding. Meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia are caused by various serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) which is an aerobic Gram-negative encapsulated bacteria.