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

Purple or dark red rashes, especially those that don’t blanch when you press on them, can indicate bleeding under the skin from serious conditions like meningitis, blood clotting disorders, or ...

Meningitis can occur due to a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection and requires emergency medical treatment. Symptoms may include stiff neck, sleepiness, and headache, among others.

Examine the child’s body for a rash and changes in skin colour, but do not exclude bacterial meningitis if the rash is absent or fades when a glass is pressed against it. A non-blanching rash (which ...

But meningitis rashes occur when blood starts to leak into the skin. This means that even as a glass is pressed into the skin, the rash will remain.

From eczema to allergic reactions to bug bites, here’s what common skin rashes look like in photos, and the symptoms that can help you I.D. the condition.

Meningitis is an inflammation or infection of the meninges, the protective layers of tissue between the brain and the skull.You can take general precautions to lower your risk of developing contagious ...

Those who have missed a vaccine are also encouraged to contact their GP, with reminders that teenagers and young adults are at "high risk" of catching meningitis.

The post on X, formerly Twitter, reads: "Meningitis can be life-threatening and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves. Speak to your GP if you're not sure whether you or your child's ...

See the main symptoms of bacterial and viral meningitis, how you can catch it and if you can recover from it, according to the NHS.

See the main symptoms of bacterial and viral meningitis, how you can catch it and if you can recover from it, according to ...

Pictures of different childhood rashes, spots and skin conditions, including measles, chickenpox, eczema, impetigo and ringworm, to help you identify symptoms and find out how to treat them.