What is meningococcal infection?

Meningococci are a specific type of bacteria that can result in a range of different serious infections. One of the most common is meningitis, a serious infection of the lining that surrounds and protects the brain stem and spinal cord. These bacteria may also cause infections of the bloodstream.

How do members experience meningococcal infection?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with meningococcal infection*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for meningococcal infection*

Who has meningococcal infection on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 0
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 2