Bossier Parish's coroner said today that a man who died earlier this week at a Bossier City hospital had some of the symptoms of meningitis, but tests for the disease have been negative so far. "At ...

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 ...

A meningitis headache is severe head pain caused by inflammation in the membranes (meninges) and fluids around the brain and spinal cord. It develops from a serious infection and requires emergency ...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC warned of a sharp increase in cases of meningococcal disease in the U.S. More than 500 cases of this serious infection marked by inflammation of the ...

A high-resolution ultrasound device has shown great accuracy in detecting suspected meningitis in newborns and infants, potentially offering a noninvasive alternative to lumbar puncture, the ...

Meningitis can be life threatening, so it’s important to recognize symptoms in kids like fever, irritability, bulging fontanelles, a rash, and others. If you suspect meningitis, seek medical care ...