The information given here is an overview of the global picture of meningitis around the world and has been reviewed by the CoMO medical advisor .
For specific facts about meningitis and its related septicaemia in your own country or region please visit the websites of your local medical authorities or find a CoMO member in your area.
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS AND SEPTICAEMIA ARE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. IF YOU SUSPECT YOURSELF, YOUR CHILD OR ANYONE CLOSE TO YOU HAS THE SYMPTOMS OF THESE DISEASES SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.