A fourth-grade student at Burns Science and Technology School died last week of meningitis, according to television news reports. The disease affects thousands of Americans every year, with certain ...

If you are heading off to college or to join the military, you doctor may have warn you about the risk of meningitis. That’s because people who live in close proximity in a large group setting, such ...

Meningitis is inflammation of the fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord that usually develops due to an infection. Type C meningitis is a type of bacterial meningitis caused by the bacteria ...

The FINANCIAL — Researchers from the University of Liverpool have published a new guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in adults. Despite recent ...

A popular and sporty teenager who made a "big impression" at her new university died within weeks of starting, after ...

With the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance, there is a growing need for new treatment strategies against life threatening bacterial infections. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden and ...

Jesus G. Vallejo, Sheldon L. Kaplan, Edward O. Mason, Jr. Cefotaxime and other cephalosporins were retrospectively evaluated for the treatment of meningitis and non-central nervous system (CNS) ...

Neonatal meningitis is inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord in newborns that happens during an infant’s first 28 days of life. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or ...

Mastoiditis is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear. Without prompt treatment, mastoiditis can potentially lead to meningitis. Meningitis is a potentially life ...

A common first-line treatment approach for cryptococcal meningitis in low-income countries is being compromised by the emergence of drug resistance, new research warns. The findings highlight the need ...

TUBERCULOUS meningitis is the most serious form of tuberculous disease. Since it is generally recommended that patients with pulmonary tuberculosis receive antimicrobial therapy for at least a year, 1 ...

Meningitis happens when the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges, become inflamed. In some cases, meningitis can lead to serious complications if left untreated. COVID-19 ...