meningococcal

[muh-ning-goh-kahk-uhl]

adjective

1. relating to or caused by the meningococcus, a bacterium.

Example Sentences

Acip has a meeting scheduled starting 25 June, at which members are scheduled to vote on recommendations for vaccines for Covid, flu, meningococcal disease, RSV and other illnesses.

From BBC

The youngster's infection led to meningococcal septicaemia.

From BBC

William Hewes died within 24 hours of being admitted to Homerton University Hospital in east London after his meningitis, caused by a meningococcal infection, developed into sepsis in January 2023.

From BBC

“With meningococcal disease, people’s thoughts go to meningitis, which is a very scary condition,” Dr. Forlano said.

From New York Times

Federal officials are warning health care providers to be on the lookout for invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but potentially deadly illness that has increased in prevalence in recent years and requires prompt treatment with antibiotics to prevent long-term disability or death.

From New York Times