Meghalaya's State Surveillance Unit (SSU) are on high alert following suspected meningococcal infection cases at Shillong's Army training centre.
Damien Martyn has revealed that he was given a 50-50 survival chance by the doctors after being diagnosed with a dangerous bacterial meningitis infection. Read on to know how he is doing right now.
Damien Martyn Latest Health News: "Martyn is now out of a coma, and he is speaking to his loved ones," Australian cricket broadcaster Fox Sports stated on Monday, Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first global guidelines for diagnosing, treating, and managing meningitis. These guidelines aim to accelerate detection, ensure prompt medical intervention, and enhance long-term care for patients.
Is Kerala Under Lockdown? In the past 24 hours, the state has reported over 9 cases of meningitis among students, prompting the government to shut down schools.
Meningococcal disease refers to any illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. These illnesses are often severe and can be deadly, and include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), and bloodstream, said CDC.
After coronavirus and monkeypox, cases of meningococcal disease have been reported in the US. Here are all the diseases that have resurfaced after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scrub Typhus, a bacterial infection is spreading in some Indian states and has claimed the lives of 5 people in Shimla.
Bacterial meningitis is a very rare infection due to which the protective membrane of the spine and brain become inflamed.
From ringworm to potentially life-threatening meningitis, fungal infections can manifest in different forms. Get to know the things that can increase your risk of getting fungal infections.
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes meningitis as a devastating disease, given its high fatality rate. Be aware of the signs and symptoms of Meningitis.
The disease strikes rapidly and can kill within hours. While Meningitis or the swelling of the membrane is not contagious but some of the causes of it are
Doctors in Delhi recently treated a 53-year-old man with a rare type of brain tumour called hemangioblastoma, who was previously diagnosed with brain tuberculosis.
ICMR researchers have found antibodies for another virus from China, called Cat Que Virus, in two human serum samples from Karnataka.
Read on to know about risk factors associated with pneumococcal meningitis.
Meningococcal meningitis is a fatal disease that needs to be prevented. Here is all you need to know about this condition and the vaccine that can protect your child against it.
Causes of meningitis you didn't know about
Viruses are the most common cause of meningitis in adults and a cause of substantial long-term ill health, a study has found.
Around 10 per cent of adults carry Neisseria meningitidis -- the cause of meningococcal meningitis.
To reduce hospital-acquired infections in neonatal intensive care units, researchers have found a protein in breast milk to be a safe solution.
Did you know that headache, fever and vomiting are one of the common symptoms of meningitis? Read to know more,
Suffering from continuous headaches? Pay more attention to frequent headaches, it might be something more sinister.
WHO approves Indian meningitis vaccine for African infants
New vaccines significantly cut meningitis transmission
Meghalaya's State Surveillance Unit (SSU) are on high alert following suspected meningococcal infection cases at Shillong's Army training centre.
Damien Martyn has revealed that he was given a 50-50 survival chance by the doctors after being diagnosed with a dangerous bacterial meningitis infection. Read on to know how he is doing right now.
Damien Martyn Latest Health News: "Martyn is now out of a coma, and he is speaking to his loved ones," Australian cricket broadcaster Fox Sports stated on Monday, Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first global guidelines for diagnosing, treating, and managing meningitis. These guidelines aim to accelerate detection, ensure prompt medical intervention, and enhance long-term care for patients.
Is Kerala Under Lockdown? In the past 24 hours, the state has reported over 9 cases of meningitis among students, prompting the government to shut down schools.
Meningococcal disease refers to any illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. These illnesses are often severe and can be deadly, and include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), and bloodstream, said CDC.
Scrub Typhus, a bacterial infection is spreading in some Indian states and has claimed the lives of 5 people in Shimla.
The disease strikes rapidly and can kill within hours. While Meningitis or the swelling of the membrane is not contagious but some of the causes of it are
Doctors in Delhi recently treated a 53-year-old man with a rare type of brain tumour called hemangioblastoma, who was previously diagnosed with brain tuberculosis.
ICMR researchers have found antibodies for another virus from China, called Cat Que Virus, in two human serum samples from Karnataka.
Meningococcal meningitis is a fatal disease that needs to be prevented. Here is all you need to know about this condition and the vaccine that can protect your child against it.
Viruses are the most common cause of meningitis in adults and a cause of substantial long-term ill health, a study has found.
Around 10 per cent of adults carry Neisseria meningitidis -- the cause of meningococcal meningitis.
To reduce hospital-acquired infections in neonatal intensive care units, researchers have found a protein in breast milk to be a safe solution.
Suffering from continuous headaches? Pay more attention to frequent headaches, it might be something more sinister.
WHO approves Indian meningitis vaccine for African infants
New vaccines significantly cut meningitis transmission
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Zinc starves lethal bacteria to stop infection
Smoking during pregnancy can give your baby meningitis
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US meningitis outbreak: Thousands at risk
US meningitis outbreak claims five
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After coronavirus and monkeypox, cases of meningococcal disease have been reported in the US. Here are all the diseases that have resurfaced after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes meningitis as a devastating disease, given its high fatality rate. Be aware of the signs and symptoms of Meningitis.
Read on to know about risk factors associated with pneumococcal meningitis.
Causes of meningitis you didn't know about
Did you know that headache, fever and vomiting are one of the common symptoms of meningitis? Read to know more,
Bacterial meningitis is a very rare infection due to which the protective membrane of the spine and brain become inflamed.
From ringworm to potentially life-threatening meningitis, fungal infections can manifest in different forms. Get to know the things that can increase your risk of getting fungal infections.
