Meningitis

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage Meningitis is a group of viral and bacterial infections that cause inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis B is a particularly concerning strain that can cause severe and sometimes fatal outcomes, particularly among teenagers and young adults. The UK experts' call for free meningitis B vaccine for teenagers aims to mitigate the risk of this strain.