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.

Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis. Viruses in the Enterovirus category cause about 52% of cases in adults and 58% in infants, more commonly during the summer and fall.

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 ...

If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms such as fever, neck stiffness, or confusion, it is important to seek ...

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.

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 ...

A rash is one of the main signs of meningitis, but it may not appear until later. Because meningitis can make you sick very quickly, don’t wait for the rash to show up. Get medical help right away.