Epidemics of meningitis appear to involve
A) Streptococcus pneumoniae.
B) Haemophilus influenzae.
C) Neisseria meningitidis.
D) Streptococcus pyogenes.
E) Staphylococcus aureus.

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Neisseria meningitidis is a major cause of epidemics of meningitis, particularly in Africa and Asia.

Answer: A 
 Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of meningitis in young children and older adults in developed countries, and can also cause epidemics.

Answer: B 
 Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) used to be a major cause of meningitis, but vaccination programs have greatly reduced its incidence.

Answer: D and E 
 Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus can both cause invasive infections, but they are not typically associated with epidemics of meningitis.

Epidemics of Meningitis Appear to Involve