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Meningitis for Consumers Page   Meningococcal (muh-nin-jo-cok-ul) disease is a serious bacterial infection that most often leads to severe swelling of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or infection of th... Details > National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Meningitis: Additional Information   This page links to Web sites that provide information on meningococcal meningitis and immunization.... Details > National Meningitis Association Meningococcal Vaccines: What You Need To Know    Also available in: Spanish   Meningococcal disease, a cause of bacterial meningitis, can be a deadly infection. Spread from person-to-person by close contact, a meningitis vaccine can protect you and others from this disease.... Details > Immunization Action Coalition NINDS Meningitis and Encephalitis Information Page A general overview of encephalitis and meningitis that includes a description of the disorder, and treatment, prognosis and research information. Suggested reading for more in-depth information and a ... Details > National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health Top 20 Questions About Meningitis   This document provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about meningitis, including what it is, causes, effects and symptoms of the disease.... Details > Meningitis Foundation of America Inc.