Thousands of people in the U.S. each year are affected by bacterial meningitis, which can be deadly. Newborns to grown adults can be impacted by the infection. Vaccines help prevent bacterial ...

Meningitis, often mistaken for flu or dengue, poses a severe threat due to its rapid escalation and potential for permanent ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

A meningitis test can diagnose meningitis, and help determine the cause of it. Tests may include a physical examination, blood tests and cultures, and imaging tests. Meningitis occurs when the ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways Meningitis causes symptoms of high fever, stiff neck, and ...