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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

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Risk Factors

  • Episodic epidemic nature of meningococcal meningitis particularly among young children and military recruits was known since the 18th century.
  • Epidemics occur generally among poorest groups where crowding and lack of sanitation are common.
  • The bacteria can be spread from person to person through respiratory droplets -- for example, you may become infected if you are around someone with the condition when they sneeze or cough.
  • Family members and those closely exposed to someone with the condition are at increased risk.
  • The infection occurs more frequently in winter and early spring.

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