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 ...

Thousands of students in Kent have been offered antibiotics and the MenB vaccine Two people have died from meningitis in Kent, and another 18 people are confirmed to have the disease as part of an ...

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 ...

Norma McCarthy knows just how dangerous meningitis can be. At 16 years of age she developed a pain in her back, which she initially attributed to wearing high heels. However, that evening she vomited ...

Share on Pinterest Meningitis B outbreak in the U.K.: A medical expert explains what there is to know. Image credit: Carl Court/Getty Images An unprecedented outbreak of meningitis B has spread ...

If left untreated, meningitis can cause many life threatening complications, such as losing fingers, toes, or other limbs. Meningitis is a serious infection that causes inflammation of the tissues ...