NORFOLK, Va. — According to the CDC, meningitis is "an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord." There are two primary types of meningitis: bacterial and ...

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 ...

Meningitis is caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes (known as meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is typically caused by an infection of the fluid ...

Three teachers in Colorado's Cherry Creek school district suddenly died last week, with two believed to have had bacterial meningitis. Eaglecrest High School canceled athletics and activities on April ...

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 ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)—While a student at Michigan State University was hospitalized over the weekend with meningitis, an infection and inflammation of the brain and spinal membranes, MSU health ...

After contracting bacterial meningitis, legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck died Wednesday at the age of 78, according to a statement posted to his official social media accounts and confirmed to CNN ...

Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Here's a look at meningitis outbreaks in the United States. Meningitis is caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes (known as meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. The ...