Meningitis is a life-threatening condition. Call 911 or go to the emergency room if you or a loved one develops a meningitis rash or any other symptoms of meningococcal disease.

Now her parents are calling for better awareness around the symptoms of meningitis – particularly for students who are already at higher risk of the condition. ‘The rash is an unhelpful way to ...

Does the disease always bring on a dark purple rash? No. Only certain meningitis infections lead to this dangerous sign of blood poisoning. Some common early symptoms to watch out for include a ...

Symptoms of aseptic meningitis in adults can include fever, nausea and vomiting, headaches, malaise, weakness, photophobia, and a stiff neck. Children may experience fever, irritability, a rash ...

A mom and dad in England are raising awareness of meningitis — and raising money in their 4-year-old son's honor — after the ...

When we got there we read a meningitis leaflet and recognised seven of the symptoms,' said Mr Leyland. 'She had a rash, a high temperature, cold hands, cold feet, she was shaking, she kept staring ...

First-year UVa student Nicolas "Nico” Ramos-Esteban died March 7 after a week battling a severe case of meningitis.

Do not wait for all the symptoms to appear before seeking medical help. A person with meningitis can deteriorate very quickly. It is potentially very serious and needs immediate attention. 2. Check ...

Over the course of several weeks, Nigerians confirmed the deaths of at least 26 due to outbreak of meningitis. In Kerala, ...

Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis, followed by bacterial infections and, rarely, fungal and parasitic infections.