Description: Meningococcal meningitis is caused by one of the serotypes (A, B, C, W135, Y) of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria.

Vaccine available: Yes

External links:

NaTHNaC Information Sheet - National Travel Health Network and Centre (UK)
WHO Fact Sheet - World Health Organisation

Prevalence: Central Africa (Map from WHO). Areas of risk for Meningococcal meningitis

Areas of risk for Meningococcal meningitis