Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the membranes around your brain and spinal cord caused by a type of bacteria. It’s a serious condition that you can catch from other people. It’s treated with ...

A charity is warning that people should not mistake the early symptoms of meningitis for swine flu, and risk delaying diagnosis of the serious brain disease. Subscribe today for unlimited access to ...

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.

Spinal meningitis, more commonly known as meningitis, is inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is a serious and potentially life threatening condition.

“All newborn babies in England and Scotland are to be offered a vaccine to combat meningitis B from September,” BBC News reports. Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ clinical articles, ...

Meningitis is a condition that causes inflammation in the meninges, which protect the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is most often caused by a virus or bacteria. Meningitis is an uncommon but ...

Meningitis is a swelling of the membranes around the spinal cord and brain. It can be caused by fungi, parasites, or even injury. Most often, it’s caused by viral or bacterial infection. Children are ...

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...

Meningitis occurs when there is an inflammation of the membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord (the meninges), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (1) ...

These symptoms can start in a different order for each person. They can also show up differently in children. Some people don’t have any of these symptoms. A rash is one of the main signs of ...