Important Information about Bacterial Meningitis

This information is being provided to all new college students in the state of Texas. Bacterial meningitis is a serious, potentially deadly disease that can progress fast – so take utmost caution. It is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The bacteria that cause meningitis can also infect the blood, leading to 5-15 deaths among college students every year. There is a treatment, but those who survive may develop severe health problems or disabilities.