Two Tasmanian women have been hospitalized with invasive meningococcal disease, bringing the number of cases nationally so ...

Since the rollout of the conjugate MenC vaccine in 2001 and the MenACWY in 2018, rates of invasive meningococcal disease have ...

Doctors are sounding the alarm over the little-known symptoms of deadly meningitis, following the sudden death of a teenage boy just days after he caught the infection.

Later symptoms occurring within six to 12 hours involve fever, muscle aches, leg pain and pale skin. After 12 hours, symptoms usually include cold hands and feet, stiff neck or neck pain, rash, ...

Aspiring dancer who lost legs to meningitis encourages all to get vaccine "This disease is so fast, and the damage it does is crazy," she said. SHANNON MUCHMORE World Staff Writer ...

A 56-year-old woman experiencing homelessness was evaluated at this hospital because of sore throat and a pruritic rash on her face, chest, abdomen, and legs. A diagnosis was made.

Her symptoms included a rash on her forehead, a headache and vomiting. Family handout Saffanah's khalas (aunts) Zulaikha Zeb, Zainab Nabeel and Taiba Shafiq are raising awareness of the infection ...

Never wait for a rash to appear if other meningitis symptoms are present, but always take this sign seriously if you do notice it. Light and noise sensitivity beyond normal.

Here's what bacterial meningitis is, ... "In severe cases, it may cause seizures, coma or a purple rash." Infants may show different signs such as poor feeding, irritability, ...

A rash is one of the main signs of meningitis, but it may not appear until later. Because meningitis can make you sick very quickly, don’t wait for the rash to show up. Get medical help right away.

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If you suspect you have symptoms of meningitis do not wait for all the symptoms to appear or for a rash to develop, it’s important you seek medically care urgently to rule out the infection ...