Learn to recognize the early signs of childhood meningitis, when to seek help, and how to protect your child with these ...

A recent survey suggested that more than 40 per cent of mothers believe the glass test is the best way to identify meningitis – but experts warn that it cannot be relied on to give an early ...

Viral and bacterial meningitis are explored in this factsheet, helping nurses to identify when emergency treatment is needed.

A meningitis rash typically looks like pinpricks or bruises, which may be red or dark purple. This rash doesn’t fade when you press a glass against it. In this article, we’ll review everything ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...