Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Key Takeaways Meningococcal meningitis spreads through saliva and requires close ...

A partnership between the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a medical device startup could result in the creation of a rapid test for bacterial meningitis, according to a UAB News report.

A meningitis headache is severe head pain caused by inflammation in the membranes (meninges) and fluids around the brain and spinal cord. It develops from a serious infection and requires emergency ...

Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have developed a new diagnostic test that can quickly and accurately diagnose bacterial meningitis. The test measures the CRP protein in cerebrospinal fluid, a protein ...

Hospital stays for people with bacterial meningitis are usually 1–2 weeks but can be longer if there are complications. Full recovery can take several months. Bacterial meningitis is an uncommon but ...

Recurrent meningitis is when someone’s meningitis returns after an initial case. It is relatively uncommon and tends to be less severe than the initial meningitis. However, its symptoms and diagnosis ...