What type of microbe causes meningitis?

Answer 1

Meningitis is most often caused by bacteria, but also can be a viral meningitis or, rarely, caused by a fungus.

Answer 2

Meningitis can be caused by different types of microbes, including bacteria (such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis), viruses (such as enteroviruses and herpesviruses), fungi (such as Cryptococcus neoformans), and parasites (such as Naegleria fowleri). The specific cause of meningitis can vary depending on the age of the individual, underlying health conditions, and other factors.