All news on the topic: Meningitis

Several cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) have been detected in the UK in people returning from Umrah pilgrimages in Saudi Arabia, with vital information released on the symptoms

A TEEN told she had a "boring virus" died after doctors failed to spot signs of lethal meningitis and delayed giving her life-saving antibiotics.Mia G

A RANGE of sandwiches, wraps, baguettes and other chilled foods on sale across Britain have been recalled in a listeria health scare.Eating the food,

Jimmy Carr has recalled his near-death experience after he was hospitalised after being diagnosed with a life-threatening infection

The CDC has issued a warning that cases of meningococcal disease are reaching their highest level in 10 years, with doctors advising anyone experiencing symptoms to go to the doctor right away

A HEALTHY and “full of life” 20-year-old man died after waking up and telling his mum he “felt rubbish” and had sore legs.Mackenzie Allan Scot

Meningitis and septicaemia can kill in hours - so being aware of the red-flags is essential. Experts have shared the highest risk warning signs, including a 'bulging' symptom you should get checked out immediately

An 11-year-old Florida student from Burns Science and Technology Charter School in Oak Hill, Volusia County tragically died after contracting meningitis. The school warned parents to watch their kids for symptoms

A MUM has shared a distressing video of her little girl with a bulge on the top of her head - which indicated she had a potentially fatal infection.A

Meningitis can be fatal - and requires immediate medical attention. However, experts say a rash that's still visible when glass is rolled across is not the only symptom you should be looking out for

Meningitis can have an extremely negative impact on the human body, however, this glass test can help you spot it early and seek the medical assistance you need

BABY formula has been recalled over fears it's contaminated with dangerous bacteria.Cronobacter sakazakii can cause a fever and diarrhoea, and in seve

PARENTS must brush up on the symptoms of meningitis after the "unnecessary" death of a teenage girl, health officials have warned.Aoife Johnston, 16,

WHEN Sophie Shuttleworth had a splitting headache at an arts festival, she thought she was just dehydrated.But within hours she was in a coma sufferin

Isabel Kate Connolly-Wellock , from Lancashire, complained of headaches during a GP appointment and was told she likely had a cold - but tragically died days later

Psychology student Levi Lawrence nearly died when he felt ill for several days but ignored his symptom, eventually spending more than a week in a hospital bed with a killer disease

Most people know that you can check for a rash linked to meningitis with a glass tumbler, but former paramedic Nikki has shared away to do the test, simply with your thumb

Brucella Canis is a bacterial infection that can cause pain, lameness and infertility in dogs, with the illness now passing from the canine population to humans for the first time. Here are the warning signs to look out for.

Students who are not up to date with their vaccinations face an increased risk of certain illnesses as they mix with people from around the country

Luke Mortimer was just seven when he became ill with meningococcal meningitis and had his hands and feet removed - but now he's looking to a brighter future

HEADACHE, confusion, nausea and a sensitivity to light.If you wake up with these symptoms after enjoying a few drinks the night before, you might chal

HEARTBREAKING photos show three-week-old Alfie Gee fighting for life in hospital.The tot was battling meningitis and sepsis, which can be fatal.He fel

HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Greece this summer have been warned of an outbreak of a deadly disease carried by mosquitoes.Health officials have confirmed

French health officials say the country has seen a surge in the number of people being admitted to hospital with tick-borne encephalitis, with cases appeared to be particularly high in the Auvergne-Rhône Alpes region

THE DAD of a boy who lost his limbs to meningitis shared the extraordinary way his son came to terms with his amputation.The brave little boy said a h