WHO IS AT INCREASED RISK OF MENINGITIS - INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Risk groups for meningitis



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Meningitis can be caused by viruses, fungi or bacteria, so one of the biggest risk factors for getting the disease is having a weakened immune system, as it happens in people with autoimmune diseases like AIDS, lupus or cancer, for example. However, there are other factors that also increase the risk of developing meningitis, such as: Drinking often alcoholic beverages; Take immunosuppressive medicines; Use intravenous drugs; Not having vaccinated, especially against meningitis, measles, influenza or pneumonia; Have removed the spleen; Being on cancer treatment