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Disease Information
Causes of Bacterial Meningitis
Neisseria meningitidis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Group B
Streptococcus
Listeria monocytogenes
Causes of Viral Meningitis
Enteroviruses—In the United States (especially during the summer months) most viral meningitis cases are caused by enteroviruses. This is a group of viruses that includes enteroviruses, coxsackieviruses, and echoviruses. For more information, see
Non-Polio Enterovirus Infections
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Measles
Influenza
Mumps
Herpesvirus, such as
Epstein-Barr virus
Herpes simplex viruses
Varicella-zoster virus
—the cause of chickenpox and shingles
Arboviruses
—These viruses, which are spread by mosquitoes and other insects, can also cause infections that can lead to viral meningitis
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
—This virus, which is spread by rodents, is a rare cause of viral meningitis.
Vaccine Resources
Neisseria meningitidis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
type b
Measles
Influenza
Mumps
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http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/clinical-resources.html
Source Agency:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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