Tag: meningitis
Meningitis in Montpellier: a 25-year-old woman dies, despite several ignored calls to Samu
News Published on 10/30/2024 at 12:53 p.m. updated on 10/30/2024 at 12:53 p.m. Reading 3 min. in collaboration with Dr Gérald Kierzek (Medical Director) Medical validation: October 31, 2024 In…
A 25-year-old woman dies of meningitis, the SAMU accused of having neglected her call for help
After the death of the young woman, two investigations were opened, one by the Montpellier public prosecutor’s office, the other by the ARS Occitanie. The case is reminiscent of that…
One-third of Grade 8 students in Brantford-Brant not protected against meningitis
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Oct 23, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 2 minute read Photo by Andreas Solaro /AFP via Getty Images Next month,…
Lightning meningitis: what is it, contagion, how long?
Lightning meningitis is a potentially fatal infection of the meninges caused by the presence of bacteria in the cerebrospinal fluid. Summary When it is viral, meningitis is often benign. On…
Three students affected by meningitis in Grenoble: how to protect yourself?
News Published on 01/10/2024 at 1:04 p.m. updated on 01/10/2024 at 1:04 p.m. Reading 2 min. in collaboration with Dr Gérald Kierzek (Medical Director of Doctissimo) Medical validation: October 1,…
Bebe Vio: who is the star fencer, who had all 4 limbs amputated after meningitis?
The Italian will be one of the attractions of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. An example of resilience. Béatrice Vio, alias “Bebe” is a hyper star all over the world…
What is the meningitis vaccine, when is it given? What happens if the meningitis vaccine is not given?
The most effective and vital way to protect your brain is to avoid dangerous diseases by taking preventive measures such as the meningitis vaccine. Meningitis is a serious infection that…
What is meningitis? Meningitis symptoms and treatment
Meningitis is a serious infection characterized by inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It may be bacterial, viral or fungal in origin. Among the most common…
launch of a vaccination campaign to curb the meningitis epidemic
In Niger, a vaccination campaign was launched Thursday in Niamey to fight the meningitis epidemic. Since mid-March, more than 2,000 cases, including 123 deaths, have been recorded in the country,…
The meningitis vaccine becomes compulsory from 2025
News Published on 04/30/2024 at 4:17 p.m. Updated 04/30/2024 at 4:17 p.m. Reading 2 min. in collaboration with Dr Gérald Kierzek (Medical Director of Doctissimo) It is now official: the…