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These bacteria have at least 13 different subtypes (serogroups). Five of these serogroups, A, B, C, Y, and W, cause almost all invasive disease. The relative importance of these five serogroups depends on geographic location and other factors. In the United States almost all meningococcal disease is caused by serogroups B, C, W andY. Serogroups C, W, andY account for more than half of reported cases.  \nHow does meningococcal disease spread?  \nThe disease is spread person-to-person through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions (e.g., by coughing, kissing, sharing eating utensils) . Meningococcal bacteria can’t live for more than a few minutes outside the body, so the disease is not spread as easily as the common cold or influenza.  \nHow long does it take to show signs of meningococcal disease after being exposed?  \nThe incubation period of meningococcal disease is 3 to 4 days, with a range of 2 to 10 days. Meningococcal bacteria can make a person extremely ill by infecting the blood (septicemia) or by infecting the fluid of the spinal cord and around the brain (meningitis) . Because this disease progresses quickly, it is important to be diagnosed and start treatment as soon as possible.  \nWhat are the symptoms of meningococcal disease?  \nThe most common symptoms are high fever, chills, tiredness, and a rash. If meningitis is present, the symptoms will also include headache and neck stiffness (which may not be present in infants); seizures may also occur. In overwhelming meningococcal infections, shock, coma, and death can follow within several hours, even with appropriate medical treatment.  \nHow serious is meningococcal disease?  \nMeningococcal disease caused by any serogroup is very serious. About one out of seven people with meningococcal disease die even with appropriate antibiotic treatment. Of those who recover, up to one out of five suffer from some serious after-effects, such as permanent hearing loss, limb loss, or brain damage.  \nHow is meningococcal disease diagnosed?  \nThe diagnosis is made by taking samples of blood and spinal fluid from a person who is sick. The spinal fluid is obtained by performing a lumbar puncture, where a needle is inserted into the lower back. Any bacteria found in the blood or spinal fluid is grown in a medical laboratory and identified.  \nMeningococcal disease is rare in the United States, and the symptoms can be mistaken for other illnesses, which unfortunately can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment.  \nCan’t meningitis be caused by a virus too?  \nYes. The word “meningitis” refers to inflammation of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation can be caused by viruses and fungi, as well as bacteria. Viral meningitis is the most common type; it has no specific treatment but is usually not as serious as meningitis caused by bacteria.  \nIs there a treatment for meningococcal disease?  \nMeningococcal disease can be treated with antibiotics. It is important to start treatment early.  \nHow common is meningococcal disease in the United States?  \nFewer than 500 cases of meningococcal disease were reported each year since 2010 in the United States. In 2023, a total of 437 cases were reported and 46 died.  \nThe disease is most common in children younger than  \n5 years (particularly children younger than age 1 year), people age 16–21 years, and people age 65 years and older.  \nWhat people are at special risk for meningococcal disease?  \nRisk factors for meningococcal disease include having a recent viral infection, household crowding, and cigarette smoke exposure (direct or second-hand smoke) . In addition, certain people are at higher risk than other people their age for meningococcal disease caused by any serogroup. These include people with a damaged or missing spleen","cbCaifAAHbq31hN7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifAAHbq31hN7","pdf",434316,"English","# What causes meningococcal disease?\n## How does meningococcal disease spread?\n## How long does it take to show signs?\n## What are the symptoms?\n## How serious is meningococcal disease?\n## How is meningococcal disease diagnosed?\n## Is there a treatment?\n## How common is meningococcal disease in the United States?\n## What people are at special risk?\n## Does it occur in other parts of the world?\n## Can you get meningitis more than once?\n## What vaccines protect against different serogroups?","[{\"question\":\"What causes meningococcal disease and which serogroups are most important?\",\"answer\":\"Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, which has multiple serogroups. 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