Sadiaabout 1 year ago
Cause of Meningococcal Disease.
Bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis cause meningococcal disease. About 1 in 10 people have these bacteria in the back of their nose and throat without being ill. This is called being 'a carrier. ' Sometimes the bacteria invade the body and cause certain illnesses, which are known as meningococcal disease.
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