What is the scientific name of meningitis?

Bacterial meningitis is a very serious disease. Each year there are over 1000 cases of bacterial meningitis in Canada. At least 50 species of bacteria can cause meningitis. Most cases are caused by one of the following bacteria: Meningococcus (scientific name Neisseria meningitis). read more

‘Meningitis’ by itself is the scientific name. It comes from ‘meninges’ which is a collective term for the three layers of membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater), and ‘-itis’, which means inflammation. Thus, meningitis means ‘inflammation of the meninges’. read more

I was just wondering if there is an actual scientific name for bacterial meningitis. I need it for a science task and need a reply ASAP. read more

Meningicoccal disease isn't quite same thing as meningitis. Meningicoccal disease is also sometimes called cerebrospinal meningitis, is caused by the meningicoccal bacterium Neisseria meningitidis and has 3 main forms - the meningeal syndrome (meningicoccal meningitis), the septic form and pneumonia. read more