Random Laurene Factoid: According to the 1946 U.S. Social Security Administration data, the first name Laurene is not a popular baby girl's name in Ohio. Imagine that, only 5 babies in Ohio have the same name as you in 1946.
Bacteria and viruses are the two main causes of meningitis. The bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, also called meningococcus, causes meningococcal meningitis. In children and teens, meningococcus is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis. In adults, it is the second most common cause.
Viral meningitis is the most common and the least dangerous. It's caused by viruses, most often enteroviruses that live in the intestines. These viruses can be spread through food, water, or contaminated objects.Meningitis caused by enteroviruses occurs most often in babies and young children.n the United States, bacterial meningitis mainly affects adults. Other types of bacteria that sometimes cause meningitis are: 1  Group B streptococci. 2  This type of meningitis occurs most often in newborns, who can become infected during or after birth. 3  Listeria monocytogenesListeria monocytogenes.