Meningococcal meningitis: a deadly infection in a matter of hours, warning signs never to ignore

with invasive meningococcal infection die, even when they receive antibiotic treatment.

Understanding the symptoms, recognizing the warning signs and acting quickly can make all the difference.

🔬 1. What is invasive meningococcal disease?

Invasive meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis , also known as meningococcus.

This bacterium can be present in the nose or throat of some people without causing symptoms. However, under certain circumstances, it can enter the bloodstream and lead toparticularly dangerous

complications.

The two main forms of the disease are:

Meningococcal meningitis: an infection causing inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the