Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) is what happens when the Neisseria meningitidis bacterium enters normally sterile areas of the body. This bacterium, also called meningococcus, causes meningococcal disease.
Understanding IMD
Here’s a breakdown to help understand IMD:
- The Cause: IMD is caused by the Neisseria meningitidis bacterium.
- The Process: The bacterium becomes invasive when it enters sites in the body that should be sterile (free from microorganisms).