A probable outbreak of fungal meningitis—an infection that causes inflammation near the brain and spinal cord—in Mexican medical clinics has left two Americans dead and over 200 infected, causing the ...

We look at the causes, signs, treatments and how to protect yourself.

Prompt recognition of symptoms and treatment is vital for good outcomes in cases of meningitis. However, new research to be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & ...

Pharmacies in England are now offering a free meningitis B vaccine for many young people - Getty Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It is ...

The UK is dealing with a meningitis outbreak that’s moving faster than expected. It’s already claimed two lives. Most of the cases are among young people, and health officials are still trying to get ...

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 vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched, after concerns about the number of meningitis B infections. Officials say the programme will help protect ...