Five students aged between 7 and 8 from a private school in India’s Kerala state, have been diagnosed with viral meningitis ...

These viruses are by far the most common cause of viral meningitis, as well as other, milder illnesses. Enteroviruses are spread by direct contact with a sick person or by contaminated surfaces.

Meningitis can occur due to a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection and requires emergency medical treatment. Symptoms may include stiff neck, sleepiness, and headache, among others. Meningitis is ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has today published its first-ever global guidelines for meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care, aiming to speed up detection, ensure timely treatment, and ...

The triple jab was banned in Japan in 1993 after 1.8 million children had been given two types of MMR and a record number developed non-viral meningitis and other adverse reactions. Official ...

A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis ...

Meningitis can be caused by bacterial or viral infections. Bacterial meningitis is particularly severe, with approximately 10-15 per cent of cases resulting in death. This is the third case of ...

Meningitis happens when the lining of the brain and spinal cord becomes inflamed. Some other types of bacterial infections, viral infections, and other health conditions may also cause meningitis.

This inflammation can result from bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections, as well as non-infectious causes like certain medications or autoimmune disorders. The severity of meningitis ...

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis.