Meningococcal Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection (caused by Neisseria meningitidis) that leads to bloodstream infections or meningitis (inflammation or swelling of the protective lining of the brain and spinal cord). Both forms of the disease are serious and can be deadly in a matter of hours. This outbreak is caused by Neisseria meningitidis (serogroup W), which is spread through respiratory secretions or saliva.

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