But you can pass it to others, who may then get seriously ill with meningitis. In the United States, bacterial meningitis mainly affects adults. 2. Other types of bacteria that sometimes cause meningitis are: Group B streptococci. This type of meningitis occurs most often in newborns, who can become infected during or after birth. Listeria monocytogenes. This type of meningitis occurs most often in newborns and in older adults.
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