Viral meningitis is an inflammation in the membranes around your brain and spinal cord. It is caused by different viruses and is usually milder than the bacterial type. Share on Pinterest Yuliya ...

Spinal meningitis, more commonly known as meningitis, is inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is a serious and potentially life threatening condition.

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 ...

Meningitis – also known as swelling or inflammation of the brain and spinal cord tissues – makes children and teenagers more susceptible to this life-threatening infection. According to doctors, ...

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was a 12-year-old named Ansley "Payce" Chappell, a seventh grader who attended ...

Yes, although it is very rare, it is possible for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to cause meningitis. Specifically, it can cause viral meningitis. Viral meningitis is the most common type of ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. In 2013, 400 cases of ...

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 ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the early symptoms, management, and prognosis of community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) to provide ...

Meningococcal meningitis: Managing outbreaks among adolescents and young adults Treatment Primary care providers are commonly the first health care professionals to treat patients with meningitis.