One in three children who suffer from bacterial meningitis live with permanent neurological disabilities due to the infection. One in three children who suffer from bacterial meningitis live with ...

"Our results show that fever and petechial rashes are still essential warning signs associated with higher rates of sepsis and meningitis than in other febrile children."—Kohlmaier et al., Acta ...

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 ...

LOWER TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- A 5-year-old has died of bacterial meningitis in Cape May County. Lilyana Fernandez was preparing to begin kindergarten at the Douglas Memorial School in Lower Township when ...

Prompt recognition of symptoms and treatment is vital for good outcomes in cases of meningitis. However, new research to be presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & ...

"We believe that our findings could be useful to guide the clinical evaluation in the emergency department in different ways . . . procalcitonin level should be evaluated not only on admission, but ...

Meningitis contributes to higher child mortality rates than estimated by the WHO, according to a new study by the CHAMPS network and led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an ...

While anyone can get meningitis, some people may be more at risk of getting certain types. These individuals include babies, teenagers, and those with certain medical conditions, such as HIV.

New meningitis cases reported in northern and southern Gaza. Gaza's remaining hospitals are overwhelmed. Doctors say lack of nutrition raises vulnerability. GAZA − In a ward of Nasser hospital in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A phase 3 trial found that a new meningococcal disease vaccine is ...