How do you get bacterial meningitis?

Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE
Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) is a common germ (bacterium), living harmlessly in the nose and throat of about 1 in 4 people. These people are called carriers. This bacterium does not survive outside the body. Close contact is needed to pass it on to others, such as intimate kissing, coughing or sneezing near to others.
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I had bacterial meningitis & I wouldn’t wish it on anyone

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im glad you survived, god bless you, how are you doing now?

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I got bacterial meningitis following a brain surgery and it was horrendous

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Oh man so glad you are alive and well 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 saw someone that had it and sparked my interest that’s how I got here

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Chelsea. What happened? How did u get it?

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How do you treat it

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is the distinction between bacterial and aseptic meningitis a definite result of a test, or just an assumption? I mean, what is the general practice? I'm sure a test exists.

[@Salika2019]

My poor 9 month old baby is currently suffering with meningitis.

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I hope your baby is doing well now God willing!🙏🏼

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@@valexyaalmazo648 yes God was definitely merciful we spent just over a week in hospital. It's been a slow recovery, thank you for asking.

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God bless ur baby

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mine too

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Get vaccinated! Men b too