The date is not yet set but will be in the future. Meningitis is an inflammation of the tissues which cover and protect the brain. Meningococcal meningitis and viral meningitis are equally severe. Meningococcal disease strikes about 3000 people each year in the U.S. 4. The bacteria are transmitted by the fecal-oral route.
Students residing in dormitories are less likely to be at risk for infection.
Meningococcal disease usually peaks in mid summer. Meningococcal is far more severe. The bacteria are transmitted by droplets of respiratory secretions, oral contact with shared items such as cigarettes, food, drinking glasses or kissing. 5. The dormitory students are more likely because of the reasons listed on number 4. 6. Late winter and early spring are the peaking times.