Our mission is to support sufferers of meningitis and their
families through support groups, advocate for advanced research
for the prevention and the long term effects of various
meningitis strains as well as facilitating programs to educate
the public  What is Meningitis?  Meningitis is the inflammation
of the membranes (meninges) surrounding a person's brain and
spinal cord. The inflammation is typically caused an infection
of the cerebral fluid.  Meningitis is typically caused by a
bacteria, viruses, fungus or parasites that lead to an
infection. Meningitis can also be caused by injury, illness or
substances. When meningitis occurs, the membranes (meninges)
become inflamed.  Meninges are a collection of membranes the
cover the brain and spinal cord. Their primary purpose is to
protect the central nervous system. Inflammation of the meninges
is caused by an infection of the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid)
surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The most common form of
meningitis is viral meningitis. The severit