And yet the tiniest of germs can bring this complex organ to a halt. Meningitis is caused by germs that can do just that-- an infection that attacks the lining around the brain and spinal cord.

Aseptic meningitis is a type of meningitis caused by something other than bacteria, usually a virus. It causes the tissues covering your brain and spinal cord to become inflamed. Aseptic ...

MuchLoved The parents of a 4-year-old boy who died after contracting a form of meningitis are honoring him by raising awareness about the fatal disease — and collecting money for further research.

“It also isn’t supportive enough for her posture anymore ... According to the NHS, meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges).

In a concerning turn of events, multiple cases of viral meningitis have been reported in Kolkata, sparking fear among residents and health authorities. A group of schoolchildren in the city was ...

Five children, aged 7 to 8, from a private school in Kerala, India, have been diagnosed with viral meningitis. Authorities have suspended classes till March 7, and samples have been sent for ...