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Copyright Meningitis Trust 2007
Registered charity number: England and Wales 803016, Scotland SC037790,
Ireland CHY No. 14722
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| Some forms of meningitis particularly affect new-born babies. The most common causes are group B streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) and E.coli bacteria. Although these types of meningitis are rare, fatality rates can be as high as 20%. The risks are higher for premature babies, or those born after a long or difficult labour.
For more information on neonatal meningitis, please call our 24-hour helpline on (UK) 0800 028 18 28
(Ireland) 1800 523 196
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