Viral meningitis is an inflammation in the membranes around your brain and spinal cord. It is caused by different viruses and is usually milder than the bacterial type. Share on Pinterest Yuliya ...

In a concerning turn of events, multiple cases of viral meningitis have been reported in Kolkata, sparking fear among ...

Viral meningitis is a common type of meningitis that occurs due to a virus. It causes inflammation in the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and brain. While anyone can get viral meningitis, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC)— Local doctors are observing an uptick in cases of viral meningitis, a common occurrence during this time of year. Unlike the more severe bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis is ...

Treatment for viral meningitis can range from rest to hospital care and antiviral medications. Depending on the condition’s severity, recovery may take a few weeks or cause lasting physical and mental ...

Yes, although it is very rare, it is possible for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to cause meningitis. Specifically, it can cause viral meningitis. Viral meningitis is the most common type of ...

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 ...

Mariana Sifrit, the infant girl who contracted viral meningitis caused by HSV-1 when she was less than a week old, died Tuesday morning, her mother posted on Facebook. Mariana Sifrit, the infant girl ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis, caused by HSV types 1 and 2, is the most common sporadic viral encephalitis worldwide, with an annual incidence of around 2·2–4·6 per million people.1 Before ...