Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MDMedically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD The meninges of the brain and spinal cord are three layers of membranes: the dura mater, arachnoid mater ...

It occurs when an infection causes inflammation of the membranes (meninges) that surround your brain and spinal cord. Spinal meningitis can be caused by a bacterium, fungus, or virus. Symptoms ...

The infection can spread to the meninges, a protective layer of tissue that pads your brain and spinal cord. This layer expands when fighting the infection. However, while it is protecting your ...

An 18-year-old girl nearly died after contracting bacterial meningitis, possibly from sharing a vape with friends. She was ...

Meningitis is an infection of the meninges – the protective membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord. Whilst most of us have heard of it, it’s a disease that tends to generate a ...

Meningitis is an infection of the meninges - the protective membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. It can cause ...