In the United States, viruses are the most common cause of meningitis. These cases are generally mild, and patients typically recover in 7 to 10 days with rest, over-the-counter fever reducers or ...

MSF warned of a worsening meningitis outbreak in Kebbi and Sokoto, with over 500 cases and 60 deaths reported.

7. Someone I know may have meningitis. Should I be given antibiotics? In fact why aren't you giving them to the whole University community? Antibiotic tablets are usually only given to people living ...

In meningitis, the bacteria attack the lining ... Two things can stop this runaway infection before the patient dies: antibiotics like penicillin, and the patient's own immune system.

Patients in Dak Lak suffer serious infections after consuming raw rabbit dishes, prompting warnings from health officials.

Meningitis can be caused by bacterial or viral ... He added that the ministry is actively tracing the patient’s contacts to provide preventive medication where necessary. The health ministry ...

Even if it's just 1 out of 1000, or 1 out of 5000, for example were to get this, the impact on that single patient is severe," Doctor Engel said. However, bacterial meningitis can be deadly.

The Star and Garter landlord Andy Martin waited hours for crucial care despite arriving at hospital with 'three of the four ...

Doctors say the patients suffer from high fever, stiff neck, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and sensitivity to ...

Doctors Without Borders has estimated that up to 80 percent of meningitis patients may die without early access to treatment.This statement comes as the organization warns that meningitis—particularly ...