Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective tissues and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It commonly occurs in children and adults, though young children are more susceptible to the ...

The symptoms of meningitis in children can vary depending on the cause and the severity of the infection. Meningitis is a serious condition that can affect anyone, but it is particularly dangerous in ...

One in three children who have been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis experience permanent neurological disabilities as a result of the infection, scientists have warned. Meningitis causes ...

Meningitis can be life threatening, so it’s important to recognize symptoms in kids like fever, irritability, bulging fontanelles, a rash, and others. If you suspect meningitis, seek medical care ...

Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, which are called the meninges. The illness is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. In rare ...

Prompt recognition of symptoms and treatment is vital for good outcomes in cases of meningitis. However, new research to be presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & ...

Meningitis is an infection that causes swelling in the membranes (meninges) that protect your brain and spinal cord. The infection ranges from mild to life threatening and can lead to severe long-term ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has today published its first-ever global guidelines for meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care, aiming to speed up detection, ensure timely treatment, and ...

IN September 2005, my son Isaac called home from his apartment in New York City to tell his mother he had a terrible headache and felt lousy: chills and a fever. He was a very healthy young man who ...