This literature review provides information on the prevalence and treatment of bacterial meningitis among children and adolescents, the severity of meningitis, and the causes of its occurrence. Bacterial meningitis is most common in infants and children. Because their immune systems are weak, the disease develops very quickly, and the symptoms are hidden. This can lead to severe inflammation of the meninges in a short time. Bacterial meningitis is less common in adolescents than in infants and children. This is due to the maturity of the immune system of adolescents, the rapid recognition of symptoms, and the ability to seek medical attention in a timely manner. Adolescents are mainly infected with Meningococcus (Neisseria meningitides). Some meningitis bacteria are resistant to antibiotics and can cause death. Even in people who recover from it, various neurological complications may remain.

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