What organisms causes meningitis?

Bacterial meningitis

Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). This bacterium is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in infants, young children and adults in the United States.
Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus).
Haemophilus influenzae (haemophilus).
Listeria monocytogenes (listeria).

What type of bacteria is meningitis?

Meningococcal disease is any illness caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. These illnesses are serious and include meningitis and bloodstream infections (septicemia).

Is meningitis B bacterial or viral?

Meningitis B is one type of meningococcal disease (frequently referred to as meningitis) caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. Meningitis can attack the brain and spinal cord and cause swelling in those areas as well as a serious infection of the bloodstream, called septicemia.

What causes spinal meningitis?

Spinal meningitis is a potentially deadly infection of the meninges, the protective tissue covering the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by specific viruses, bacteria, or fungi that gets transmitted from person to person by sneezing, talking, kissing, or sharing food or drinks.

What is the most common type of meningitis?

Viral meningitis (when meningitis is caused by a virus) is the most common type of meningitis. Most people get better on their own without treatment.

What are the 2 types of meningitis?

Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis, followed by bacterial meningitis. Rarer types of meningitis include chemical and fungal meningitis. The most common types of bacterial meningitis are meningococcal, pneumococcal, TB, group B streptococcal and E. coli.

What two types of meningitis are there?

Meningitis is usually caused by viruses or bacteria. Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis, followed by bacterial meningitis. Rarer types of meningitis include chemical and fungal meningitis.

What are 3 types of meningitis?

Types of meningitis

Viral meningitis. Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis.
Bacterial meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is contagious and caused by infection from certain bacteria.
Fungal meningitis. Fungal meningitis is a rare type of meningitis.
Parasitic meningitis.
Non-infectious meningitis.