bacterial meningitis

What Causes Bacterial Meningitis?

Several types of bacteria can cause meningitis. In neonates, Group B Streptococcus and Escherichia coli are common pathogens. In older infants and children, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are frequent culprits. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was once a common cause but is now rare in countries with widespread Hib vaccination.

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