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Other bacterial meningitis

General information

A group of diseases characterized by infection of the meninges (the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord) caused by a bacterium other than Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Groups A or B Streptococcus, or Listeria monocytogenes. Some examples of other organisms that can cause bacterial meningitis are: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Klebsiella species. Signs and symptoms of meningitis may include: sudden onset of fever, intense headache, stiff or rigid neck, photophobia, nausea or vomiting.

Information for health professionals

• Bacterial meningitis (Non-meningococcal, non-Haemophilus influenzae) EpiNet (PDF, 28 KB)   
• Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Clinical Testing Reference Manual (Exit DHS)   
• Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Communicable Disease Division A To Z Index (Exit DHS)  

Additional resources

Meningitis - CDC (Exit DHS)   

Contacts

Wisconsin Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies

Last Revised: May 10, 2013