The infection, while rare, can be extremely serious if left untreated. Here's what to look for.

The American Society for Meningitis Prevention is urging supporters to share the colorful lights on social media to help get the word out. (Getty Images) A nonprofit dedicated to improving vaccination ...

The UK is dealing with a meningitis outbreak that’s moving faster than expected. It’s already claimed two lives. Most of the cases are among young people, and health officials are still trying to get ...

A fast-moving infection can become life-threatening within hours, making early recognition one of the most important factors ...

A fourth-grade student at Burns Science and Technology School died last week of meningitis, according to television news reports. The disease affects thousands of Americans every year, with certain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most ...

A new short course of treatment for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis is as effective at preventing deaths as the current longer recommended regimen but causes far fewer serious side effects, ...