That slight fever and headache your child woke up with? Most of the time, it’s nothing serious. But sometimes, those seemingly innocent symptoms can be the first whispers of something far more ...

Viral skin rashes (also known as viral exanthems) can cause itching, irritation, and pain — and possibly symptoms like fever or fatigue. Unlike allergic rashes, which happen when your immune system ...

According to the UKHSA, early symptoms – such as vomiting, fever, aches, muscle pain, cold hands and feet and headaches – can look similar to common illnesses like colds or flu. However, someone with ...

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It has three main causes: bacterial, viral, and fungal, each requiring a different treatment approach.

University Health Services released a statement Oct. 31 that said four University of Wisconsin students were diagnosed with meningitis and quickly received medical care. One student was hospitalized ...

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was a 12-year-old named Ansley "Payce" Chappell, a seventh grader who attended ...