Meningitis
Experts Warn Of Dangerous Oropouche Virus In Travelers To These Destinations
Planning a vacation? Check if your destination is a hot spot of Oropouche virus that can cause serious complications including meningitis, encephalitis, and even death. Woman Returns From Vacation With Headache, Strange Leg Symptoms, Doctors Find Brain Worms
The woman was diagnosed with eosinophilic meningitis from rat lungworm, a parasitic worm that gets into the human body typically through contaminated food. EEE In Massachusetts: Rare Deadly Mosquito-Borne Illness Puts Towns Under Vigilance
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) typically spreads through mosquito bites and has no vaccines or drugs for prevention. Meningococcal Outbreak In Virginia Kills 5; Know Symptoms, Ways To Prevent Disease
The Virginia health department has announced a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease after 27 cases were reported. Mysterious Meningitis Kills At Least 35 In Mexico Amid Outbreak
Northern Mexico state officials confirmed the latest fatality amid the outbreak this week. How To Treat Gonorrhea: Meningitis Vaccine Shows Promise In Treating Common Sexually Transmitted Infection
A vaccine developed during a meningitis outbreak showed promise in treating patients with gonorrhea. Deadly Fungal Infections: What They Do And How Your Body Fights Them Off
When our white blood cells detect a fungus, they attach to it in large numbers and promptly escort it out. How Do You Get Meningococcal Disease? Meningitis B Facts And Risks, Vaccine Side Effects
Should meningitis B vaccines be required for children and teens across the U.S.? Parents Charged After Allegedly Treating Son's Meningitis With Naturopathic Remedies Like Maple Syrup
Canadian parents are charged with neglecting their son's poor health and attempting to treat his meningitis with naturopathic remedies. Chemotherapy Drugs In Single-Dose Vials Result In Lots Of Waste, Costing Americans $3 Billion
Chemotherapy drugs packaged in single-dose vials result in discarded drugs costing nearly $3 billion each year in the United States.