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Encephalitis vs. meningitis

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Meningitis causes swelling in the membranes around the brain and spinal ...
Former Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with life-threatening ...
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 ...
KUSA - April 24th is World Meningitis Day. Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. If left untreated, it can be deadly. Lisa Krizman’s daughter Sierra became ...
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-year-old is ...
Federal health officials upended the immunization schedule for American children this week. These are the diseases affected.
Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was a 12-year-old named Ansley "Payce" Chappell, a seventh grader who attended ...
If you are heading off to college or to join the military, you doctor may have warn you about the risk of meningitis. That’s because people who live in close proximity in a large group setting, such ...
Former Australian batter Damien Martyn has been hospitalised with meningitis and placed in an induced coma, prompting concern ...
Meningitis happens when the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges, become inflamed. In some cases, meningitis can lead to serious complications if left untreated. COVID-19 ...
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma in a Brisbane hospital after being diagnosed ...