Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was ...

Meningococcal Vaccination: The bacteria usually causes a meningitis - inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord - or a bloodstream infection, called septicemia or sepsis. But ...

The death of five-year-old girl who was sent home from hospital with suspected tonsillitis hours before dying from meningitis was contributed to by neglect, an inquest jury has concluded.

Fever with a rash, especially high fever or fever that doesn’t respond to fever reducers, can indicate serious infections including meningitis, sepsis, or other life-threatening conditions.

Meningococcal vaccination is vital for teens to prevent serious infections like meningitis and ensure long-term protection.

This factsheet on meningitis helps nurses distinguish between viral and bacterial forms, including risks and complications, and when urgent action is needed. It is part of a collection on childhood ...

The parents of a 20-year-old woman who died of meningitis after being turned away from hospital have warned families not to rely on a traditional DIY test for the condition.

Symptoms of aseptic meningitis in adults can include fever, nausea and vomiting, headaches, malaise, weakness, photophobia, and a stiff neck. Children may experience fever, irritability, a rash ...

Related: Jimmy Carr Was ‘Very Close to Death’ from Meningitis as a Child While in the hospital, Jaxon's rash turned purple, and he was bleeding from his eyes. His parents attempted to comfort ...

Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Meningitis can be contagious, and people with weak immune systems are especially vulnerable. Some types of meningitis are not contagious (spread from person ...

Meningitis can affect anyone, but it's most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. It’s an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord ...