Martin Short's wife of 30 years, Nancy Dolman, has died. Nancy Dolman, who Martin Short wed in 1980, passed away at home of causes not yet released by the family or medical team. However, it is known that Nancy was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 when doctors discovered a growth in her pelvis.
MENINGOCOCCAL MENINIGITIS. by Krysta Peterson. Meningococcal Meningitis is a potentially fatal bacterial infection caused by the organism Neisseria meningitidis (2) that results in the inflammation of the meninges of the spinal cord and brain in infected individuals (7).ENINGOCOCCAL MENINIGITIS. by Krysta Peterson. Meningococcal Meningitis is a potentially fatal bacterial infection caused by the organism Neisseria meningitidis (2) that results in the inflammation of the meninges of the spinal cord and brain in infected individuals (7).
However, there are medical differences between these terms: â 1 Meningitisâ is an inflammation of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. â 2 Bacterial Meningitisâ is meningitis caused by bacteria. â 3 Meningococcal Diseaseâ is an infection caused by a specific type of bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis).isease and Prevention Information. Meningococcal disease is a rare, sometimes deadly, bacterial infection. It can strike quickly and lead to devastating complications such as hearing loss, brain or kidney damage or limb amputations. Vaccination can help prevent meningococcal disease.