Meningitis

Meningitis and meningococcal disease differences, causes, and treatment

Meningitis and meningococcal disease are both caused by Neisseria meningitides. But although their causes are similar, there are still vast differences between the two conditions that are important to note for treatment options. Meningitis is caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes – known as meninges – covering the spinal cord and the brain. ...click here to read more

Aging adults at risk for meningitis too

Meningitis is inflammation surrounding protective membranes of the spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis can be life-threatening, especially in aging adults. There are five types of meningitis, including bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic and non-infectious. The severity of meningitis can differ and is based on the cause; some can be non-threatening, others can be deadly. Vaccines to ward ...click here to read more