Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
meningitis
References & Edit History Related Topics
Images
Neisseria meningitidis bacteria Hemophilus influenzae bacteria
For Students
default image
meningitis summary
Quizzes
full human skeleton
Diseases, Disorders, and More: A Medical Quiz
Encyclopaedia Britannica thistle graphic to be used with a Mendel/Consumer quiz in place of a photograph.
44 Questions from Britannica’s Most Popular Health and Medicine Quizzes

meningitis: Related Content

verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://www.britannica.com/facts/meningitis

Photos

Neisseria meningitidis bacteria
Hemophilus influenzae bacteria
See All Images →

Related Topics and References

Topics
Dig Deeper: More Articles That Discuss This Topic

Key People

Maurice Hilleman
Maurice Hilleman
American microbiologist
Alexander, Hattie Elizabeth
Hattie Elizabeth Alexander
American physician and microbiologist

Related Quizzes

full human skeleton
Diseases, Disorders, and More: A Medical Quiz
Encyclopaedia Britannica thistle graphic to be used with a Mendel/Consumer quiz in place of a photograph.
44 Questions from Britannica’s Most Popular Health and Medicine Quizzes