"Our results show that fever and petechial rashes are still essential warning signs associated with higher rates of sepsis and meningitis than in other febrile children."—Kohlmaier et al., Acta ...

According to the UKHSA, early symptoms – such as vomiting, fever, aches, muscle pain, cold hands and feet and headaches – can look similar to common illnesses like colds or flu. However, someone with ...

Bradenton, Florida -- A child has tested positive for bacterial meningitis at Manatee Elementary School, according to the Manatee County Health Department. The child attends the Head Start program at ...

Children get rashes for all sorts of reasons. It’s well known that if your little one gets spots or a rash that doesn’t fade when you press against it with a glass, this can be a sign of meningitis ...

People have been urged to “call 999” if they spot a specific symptom on the skin as cases of a “deadly” disease are spreading ...

A Devon man has been inspired by his baby brother's survival from meningitis to raise awareness that not every patient gets the tell-tale rash, which is often the first warning sign. John Broom from ...

Most parents know that a rash could be a symptom of meningitis or septicaemia, but survey results suggest widespread ignorance of many other potential warning signs in their children, a survey ...

AND INFECTION DISEASE SPECIALIST DOCTOR CHRIS. BRYAN SAYS MOST KIDS GET IT BY THE TIME THEY GET TO KINDERGARTEN IF PARENTS HAVE EVER TAKEN THEIR KIDS TO THE PEDIATRICIAN’S OFFICE WHEN THEY HAVE A ...

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...

NHS bosses have issued an urgent warning as they urge people to see their GP in certain circumstances. Health officials took ...

Rock veteran and Grammy-winning guitarist Jeff Beck died aged 78 after “suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis”, his family announced on Wednesday. A statement posted to Twitter and Instagram read: ...