Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection that causes permanent disabilities, brain damage or death. Many different types of bacteria can cause meningitis such as E. coli, streptococcus pneumoniae, and others. How the germs are spread depends on the type of bacteria, some can spread through contaminated food, others are spread through coughs and sneezes from an infected person.
Reporting
For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.
Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
Website
Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
Website
Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website
All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
Website