People are being urged to remind themselves of certain warning signs, as health bosses warn meningitis 'can turn serious within hours'. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent alert ...

Although the meningitis rash doesn't always appear and can vary greatly in appearance, it is one of the most recognisable signs of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia. UKHSA says "do not wait" ...

University Health Services (UHS) warned about an uptick in cases of viral meningitis in an email sent to University of Wisconsin-Madison students Friday.

Clinicians must adapt to the new reality of HFMD, as emerging strains drive serious complications and challenge old ...

Every year, this illness makes the rounds in schools, playgrounds and day cares. This time, some parents and pediatricians have noticed an unusual uptick.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said local public health departments identified several inmates and employees who have ...

Ontario resident René van den Berg spent 11 days in the hospital after contracting the West Nile virus (WNV) in September, ...

The test, which is being trialled in three hospitals, could make a “vital difference” to the care of children.

Animals play an important role in our lives, but some also carry diseases that can spread to humans, known as zoonotic ...

This article could save your life. Meg Stannett breaks down the difference between freshers' flu and meningitis, how to recognise the symptoms, and when to get help.

Early meningitis can be tricky. Often, it doesn’t come with the dramatic symptoms people expect. Many patients start with just a headache, mild fever, or fatigue. Sometimes, it feels like a ...