Background: Aseptic meningitis associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) in young infants has not been described in detail in the literature. We performed a retrospective study to determine ...

Meningitis is an infection that inflames the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. It can cause severe complications, especially in infants, who may not show ...

Meningitis is a substantial contributor to mortality in children younger than 5 years of age in low- and middle-income ...

Meningitis contributes to higher child mortality rates than estimated by the WHO, according to a new study.

In a retrospective chart review, researchers examined the rate of acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) in 526 otherwise healthy children (age range, 6–60 months) who presented with their first ...

Meningitis in infants, especially bacterial, is a severe condition requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Symptoms can include fever, irritability, and poor feeding. Different types include ...

Teens can easily come in contact with the worst of these, which could lead to a deadly case of meningitis. Knowing the risks could save your life. Most cases of meningitis are caused by viruses ...

This infection can lead to meningitis, an inflammation of the tissues ... The CDC recommends that all preteens and adults, as well as children and adults who are at an increased risk, get vaccinated.

Michelle later arrived home to find paramedics in her home, who told her Ryan was "severely ill" with suspected meningitis. "I remember very clearly at the time responding by saying 'but babies ...

Meningitis can affect anyone, though it is most common in babies, children and teenagers. The elderly and those with weakened immune systems (such as people receiving chemotherapy) are also at ...

Research directly influencing the Department of Health’s decision to introduce a vaccine against meningitis B into the routine immunisation schedule for all babies in the UK could avert over 4,400 ...