CINCINNATI (WKRC)— Local doctors are observing an uptick in cases of viral meningitis, a common occurrence during this time of year. Unlike the more severe bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis is ...

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 ...

Here’s a look at meningitis outbreaks in the United States. Meningitis is caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes (known as meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC warned of a sharp increase in cases of meningococcal disease in the U.S. More than 500 cases of this serious infection marked by inflammation of the ...

Meningitis refers to swelling in the membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. This type of inflammation affects your nervous system. Meningitis can be viral or bacterial, and symptoms of ...

West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus. People can contract the virus through a bite from an infected mosquito. WNV may cause mild symptoms in most cases. In some cases, it can cause a more ...

COLORADO, USA — A high school teacher in Colorado has died after possibly being infected by bacterial meningitis. Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.