RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond-Henrico Health District (RHHD) is recognizing World Meningitis Day, which raises awareness about the disease that can cause death or lifelong disability. Okey Utah serves as ...

IOWA -- A newborn in Iowa died after contracting meningitis, and her parents think she may have gotten it from something as a simple as a kiss from a visitor. Nicole and Shane Sifrit welcomed baby ...

As two Meningitis B cases hit the headlines this week - the tragic death of two-year-old Faye Burdett, and rugby star Matt Dawson revealing his son's battle against the disease - it is essential we ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: The stories about meningitis I hear in the news sound pretty scary. What causes meningitis? How can I protect myself and my kids against it? Meningitis is inflammation of 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 ...

Bacterial meningitis, also known as pyogenic meningitis, is a type of meningitis caused by a bacterial infection. Meningitis means an inflammation of the meninges, the thin membranes that surround the ...

CHESTERFIELD, VA (KRON/CNN) – Less than 24 hours after showing symptoms, a Virginia baby died from meningitis. Now, the boy’s parents have a message for others. They want people to get vaccinated.

Understanding this condition is crucial for ensuring both personal health and academic performance. Meningitis involves inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain, primarily caused by ...