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 ...
Your body's brain and spinal cord are surrounded by three layers of membranes known as the meninges. These protective membranes are vital for providing structural support, cushioning tissue, improving ...
COLORADO, USA — A high school teacher in Colorado has died after possibly being infected by bacterial meningitis. Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
A Colorado high school teacher died over the weekend after showing "symptoms consistent with bacterial meningitis," according to her school district. The illness, which occurs when bacteria infect the ...
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Is aseptic meningitis serious?

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD Key Takeaways Aseptic meningitis is usually not life-threatening, but its symptoms can ...
At least two Americans have died and 17 have suspected or probable cases of a potentially deadly infection linked to an outbreak at cosmetic surgery clinics in Mexico. The infected patients contracted ...
A Neshaminy High School student has died after suddenly becoming ill with meningitis. Ryan Duffy was admitted to the intensive care unit at a hospital late last week, where he was diagnosed with ...