Dr Jones will demonstrate the tumbler test, which shows how parents can put an ordinary drinking glass on a rash their child may have to test for signs of meningitis. If the rash does not fade ...

Most people have heard of the classic rash associated with meningitis that doesn’t disappear when you press a clear glass firmly against it. However it’s important to know that this is a late ...

Rashes usually appear in the later stages of meningitis and sometimes do not appear at all. If the person has a rash, press the side of a clear glass against their skin. Most rashes will fade when ...

Saliva may harbour harmful bacteria and viruses, including those that cause meningitis. Even a single sip from a glass or bottle of someone carrying these pathogens can be enough to get them into ...

1. If a baby or child has flu-like symptoms, a headache and a high temperature, they may have meningitis. They may also complain of a stiff neck and be sensitive to light. At a later stage a rash may ...