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Causes of Bacterial Meningitis
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae type b
- Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
- Listeria monocytogenes
Causes of Viral Meningitis
- Enterovirus—In the United States (especially during the summer months) most viral meningitis cases are caused by enteroviruses. This is a group of viruses that includes enteroviruses, coxsackieviruses, and echoviruses. For more information, see
- Non-Polio Enterovirus Infections
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Measles
- Influenza
- Mumps
- Herpesvirus, such as
- Epstein-Barr virus
- Herpes simplex viruses
- Varicella-zoster virus—the cause of chickenpox and shingles
- Arboviruses—These viruses, which are spread by mosquitoes and other insects, can also cause infections that can lead to viral meningitis
- Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus—This virus, which is spread by rodents, is a rare cause of viral meningitis.
Vaccine Resources
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae type b
- Measles
- Influenza
- Mumps
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