This Javascript code is not necessary to use the site. An infection caused by meningococcus bacterium, which causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The onset may be rapid, and may follow an upper respiratory infection . The infection occurs in winter or spring, and may cause local epidemics at boarding schools or military bases.
Risk factors are exposure to meningococcal meningitis, and recent upper respiratory infection.
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