Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It has three main causes: bacterial, viral, and fungal, each requiring a different treatment approach.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO A severe headache, fever, and stiff neck are common symptoms of early-stage ...

BLOOMINGTON — Two Bloomington-area eye clinics were listed Monday among 49 vision clinics in Illinois and hundreds nationwide as receiving medicine from the same pharmacy linked to a multi-state ...

Meningitis is inflammation of the fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord that usually develops due to an infection. Type C meningitis is a type of bacterial meningitis caused by the bacteria ...

Vaccinations are available to prevent several types of meningitis, and staying up-to-date on recommended vaccines and boosters is crucial for protection. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent ...

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwanju] Meningitis symptoms are very similar to those of a cold, often easily mistaken for a "summer cold." It also resembles COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever and headache.

Contra Costa County health officials ordered a recall Friday of injectable and certain eye medications following one man’s death and the infection of three others with a noncontagious form of ...

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