A fourth-grade student at Burns Science and Technology School died last week of meningitis, according to television news reports. The disease affects thousands of Americans every year, with certain ...
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Encephalitis vs. Meningitis

Encephalitis and meningitis are inflammatory conditions that affect different parts of the brain. Meningitis causes ...
If you are heading off to college or to join the military, you doctor may have warn you about the risk of meningitis. That’s because people who live in close proximity in a large group setting, such ...
University Health Services released a statement Oct. 31 that said four University of Wisconsin students were diagnosed with meningitis and quickly received medical care. One student was hospitalized ...
Although the meningitis rash doesn't always appear and can vary greatly in appearance, it is one of the most recognisable ...
The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has said it is "monitoring the situation closely" after two students at the ...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent warning about an infection that "can become serious in a matter of hours". Thousands of Brits are struck down by meningitis, a severe ...
Doctors should keep an eye out for patients with symptoms of bacterial meningitis, a rare but serious disease that is on the rise, the city health department said in a notice Monday. Invasive ...
Meningitis is inflammation of the fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord that usually develops due to an infection. Type C meningitis is a type of bacterial meningitis caused by the bacteria ...
Vaccinations are available to prevent several types of meningitis, and staying up-to-date on recommended vaccines and boosters is crucial for protection. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent ...
Two university students were taken to hospital with meningitis. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported that the ...