The Penta vaccine, on the other hand, protects against the Haemophilus influenzae B bacterium, which also causes bacterial meningitis, besides preventing diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis ...

Meningitis is an infection – is the risk of transmission higher when sharing personal items that come into contact with saliva, such as vapes or drinks?

Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae are typical bacteria that cause meningitis. Viral Meningitis: Viral meningitis, which is caused by enteroviruses ...

Listeria monocytogenes is transmitted by the mother before birth and may cause meningitis in the newborn. • Older children are more commonly affected by Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) and ...

The common bacteria causing meningitis are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis, and many others. It’s noteworthy that the bacterium causing tuberculosis can ...

Haemophilus Influenza type B is a deadly bacterium which causes meningitis and pneumonia. It is considered the third biggest cause of vaccine-preventable death in children aged under five.

THOUSANDS of Tanzanian children remain vulnerable to a number of life-threatening diseases due to incomplete immunisation ...