DEFINITION

Meningitis is a transmissible infectious event , there are different causing bacteria this disease , the most important are Haemophilus influenzae (Hi ) , Neisseria meningitidis ( meningococcus) and Streptococcus pneumoniae ( pneumococcus).

Bacterial meningitis , is the most lethal form of the disease , and

Therefore distribution, morbidity and mortality are determined by conditions economic and social country and the world's poorest communities, where the vaccination for prevention and control medications are very limited by the level of economic development.

OPINION

In my opinio I consider that meningitis is a disease in which one must be especially careful , since her multiple conditions the body , such as respiratory infections are triggered .

Besides that there are several types of meningitis which are serious health , affecting aniños and adults.

http://www.ins.gov.co/lineas-de-accion/Subdireccion-Vigilancia/sivigila/Protocolos%20SIVIGILA/PRO%20Meningitis.pdf