Dumfries & Galloway Health Board
Prescribing Support Team

Meningitis B Information

Posted: 3 Jul 17 Edited: 9 Aug 21
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MenB stands for meningococcal B bacteria. These bacteria can cause two serious types of infection: meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain) and septicaemia (blood poisoning).