Bacterial meningitis is a devastating infectious disease because, even when cured, most survivors live with permanent neurological disabilities such as motor impairment, cognitive delay, hearing and ...

Meningitis can cause various symptoms, including a stiff neck. A person should seek treatment right away if they believe they or their child may have meningitis. Meningitis is an infection that ...

Los Angeles, CA – Current research suggests that nitric oxide may play a role in the pathogenesis of neonatal meningitis. The related report by Mittal et al, "Inhibition of inducible nitric oxide ...

Bacterial meningitis is the most common nervous system infection and a major cause of childhood death. In a new study appearing in the September 1 print issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation, ...

Meningitis involves inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord and can stem from infectious or non-infectious causes, whereas the flu is caused exclusively by influenza viruses.

The long-term effects of meningitis vary depending on the severity of the infection. Meningitis tends to be viral, bacterial, or fungal in origin. Possible long-term effects include inflammation, ...

Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening infectious disease of the brain that leaves many survivors with long-lasting neurological impairments. A study in rats by researchers at Karolinska ...

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 ...