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

A man shares his experience with bacterial meningitis in college, urging others to prioritize vaccination for their ...

In a tragic incident a five-year-old girl lost her life after being misdiagnosed with tonsillitis later confirmed to be ...

A five-year-old girl from Manchester, UK passed away within 12 hours after she was told her continuous vomiting, neck pain, ...

The bacteria usually causes a meningitis - inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord - or a bloodstream ...

Doctors are sounding the alarm over the little-known symptoms of deadly meningitis, following the sudden death of a teenage boy just days after he caught the infection.

A 14-year-old boy from South Carolina has tragically passed away just days after catching a rare and fast-moving bacterial infection ... You might’ve heard more about meningitis, which is when the ...

A South Carolina family is mourning the loss of their 14-year-old child after getting a rare but serious bacterial infection.

Juliette Powell, a former MuchMusic VJ and author, has died. The 54-year-old, who appeared on Canadian television in the '90s as a host of Electric Circus and French Kiss died on June 3 after a brief ...

One of the most distinctive signs of bacterial meningitis is a rash that doesn’t fade under pressure. This rash consists of small, red or purple spots that can appear anywhere on the body.

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 ...