causes of meningococcal meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges (the covering of the brain and spinal cord). Meningitis can be caused by infection from viruses and bacteria (germs). These germs usually cause everyday illness, such as an ear infection or pneumonia.here are vaccines that can prevent meningococcal meningitis. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can also cause meningitis. In the past, Hib was the most common cause of bacterial meningitis. There is a vaccine that stops infants and young children from getting this kind of meningitis.