In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the early symptoms, management, and prognosis of community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) to provide ...

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 & ...

What are the clinical manifestations of meningococcal meningitis? Patients usually present with flu-like symptoms: fever, sore throat, myalgias, arthralgias, and general malaise. These signs and ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It's a deadly infection you typically look for in kids. Now, it's something adults need to watch out for as well. The CDC is warning doctors to be on the lookout for certain types of ...

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.

(CNN) — Health officials are alerting doctors to be on the lookout for certain types of rare, serious meningococcal infections that are on the rise in the United States. The US Centers for Disease ...

World Meningitis Day is observed annually on October 5, since being established in 2009 by a group of people affected by the disease. The aim of World Meningitis Day, which is on Saturday in 2024, is ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: The stories about meningitis I hear in the news sound pretty scary. What causes meningitis? How can I protect myself and my kids against it? Meningitis is inflammation of the ...

Three teachers in Colorado's Cherry Creek school district suddenly died last week, with two believed to have had bacterial meningitis. Eaglecrest High School canceled athletics and activities on April ...

Understanding this condition is crucial for ensuring both personal health and academic performance. Meningitis involves inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain, primarily caused by ...