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 ...

In Kent, an outbreak of meningitis has killed two young people, while the number of cases confirmed or under investigation by ...

Two people have died from meningitis in Kent, and another 18 people are confirmed to have the disease as part of an ...

In Kent, an outbreak of meningitis has killed two young people, whilst at least 15 more are seriously ill in hospital. One victim is believed to be in a coma. On Tuesday afternoon, Wes Streeting, the ...

Viral is the most common, but other types are more dangerous Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Meningitis is inflammation or infection of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Meninges are ...

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 ...

Meningococcal vaccines lower your risk of bacterial meningitis and other illnesses from Neisseria meningitidis bacteria. U.S. vaccines include MenACWY (A, C, W, Y), MenB (B), and MenABCWY (A, B, C, W, ...

Meningitis B is less common than viral meningitis but it is more serious and requires fast action. Find out the symptoms and ...

Livia Wilson died aged 19 in 2022 after contracting meningococcal type B meningitis (MenB). Her mother Alison Goude is now ...

People are being urged to stay vigilant and be aware of the symptoms of meningitis after an outbreak of meningitis in the Canterbury area of Kent. Dr Tom Nutt, chief executive of Meningitis Now, says: ...

Health chiefs are investigating 29 cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent following an “explosive” outbreak that ...