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Meningococcal disease: Learn about types, cause, treatment, and prevention.
Feb 10, 2026
Seek medical attention if you have symptoms of meningococcal meningitis or bloodstream infections.
Jan 22, 2026
Anyone can get meningococcal disease, but many factors, like age, can increase someone’s risk.
Feb 11, 2026
Meningococcal vaccines are recommended for all preteens, teens, and people at increased risk.
Feb 10, 2026
For Professionals
Information about meningococcal disease, including who’s at risk and prevention strategies.
Feb 11, 2026
Identifying control measures can help prevent the bacteria’s spread.
Jan 14, 2026
CDC tracks meningococcal disease cases nationally. U.S. disease rates are at historic lows.
CDC has a laboratory focused on Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitidis.
Meningococcal Disease Globally
Meningococcal disease occurs worldwide but is highest in the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa.
CDC Guidance
Information on identifying, diagnosing, and treating meningococcal disease.
Jan 20, 2026
Antibiotic-resistant N. meningitidis
CDC guidance on treating, preventing, and monitoring these antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Jan 20, 2026
* [Guidance for Patients Taking Complement Inhibitors](</meningococcal/hcp/clinical-guidance/complement-inhibitor.html>)
Guidance on managing meningococcal disease risk for patients who take complement inhibitors.
* [Lab Best Practices](</meningococcal/php/guidance/index.html>)
Various laboratory tests can identify Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) or Neisseria meningitidis (Nm).