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Bacterial Meningitis

Bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the membranes of the brain, is called bacterial meningitis. Effective vaccination helps prevent the condition.

Role for Carbon Monoxide in Battling Bacterial Infections Identified

Role for Carbon Monoxide in Battling Bacterial Infections Identified

It is well-known that the innate immune system serves as the body's specialized armed forces division.

Researchers Identify Bacterial Infection in Malaria-Transmitting Mosquito

Researchers Identify Bacterial Infection in Malaria-Transmitting Mosquito

The first evidence of an intercellular bacterial infection in natural populations of two species of Anopheles mosquitoes has been found by researchers.

Immune Cells Outsmart Bacterial Infection by Dying: Study

Immune Cells Outsmart Bacterial Infection by Dying: Study

A new study led by scientists has painted a clearer picture of the delicate arms race between the human immune system and a pathogen that seeks to infect and kill human cells.

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Instant Immune Booster Improves Outcome of Bacterial Meningitis, Pneumonia

Instant Immune Booster Improves Outcome of Bacterial Meningitis, Pneumonia

Research lead Professor Wilhelm Schwaeble explained: I am really excited about this landmark discovery. We demonstrate that boosting the innate immune system can have a significant impact on the body's ability to defend itself against life-threatening infections.

Localized Bacterial Infections can Turn into Sepsis

Localized Bacterial Infections can Turn into Sepsis

Localized bacterial infections are always present on our skin, in our mouth, gut and other tissues, and these are common and mostly harmless.

Induced Hypothermia Not Beneficial for Bacterial Meningitis Patients

Induced Hypothermia Not Beneficial for Bacterial Meningitis Patients

Therapeutic hypothermia, or lowering of body temperature, among adult patients with severe bacterial meningitis was not found to be beneficial and could instead be harmful, a new study reveals.

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Immune Fingerprints of the Patient may Help Diagnose Bacterial Infections and Guide Treatment

Immune Fingerprints of the Patient may Help Diagnose Bacterial Infections and Guide Treatment

A patient's immune response may provide better and more rapid insights into the cause, prognosis and severity of certain bacterial infections than conventional tests.

Viral Vs. Bacterial Infections Accurately Sorted By Genomic Test

Viral Vs. Bacterial Infections Accurately Sorted By Genomic Test

More than 90-percent accuracy in distinguishing between viral and bacterial infections when tested in people with respiratory illnesses was shown by a blood test developed by researchers.

Henry Ford Hospital Study Finds Drug Approved For Treating Bacterial Infections Shows Promise for Treating MRSA Pneumonia

Henry Ford Hospital Study Finds Drug Approved For Treating Bacterial Infections Shows Promise for Treating MRSA Pneumonia

A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that a drug approved just two years ago for treating bacterial infections may hold promise for treating the potentially fatal MRSA pneumonia.

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Newborn Baby's Early Infection Linked to Bacterial Infection in Mother

Newborn Baby's Early Infection Linked to Bacterial Infection in Mother

Infection during a newborn's first 7 days of life known as early-onset neonatal infection is associated with bacterial infection or colonization in the mother.

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Quiz on Meningitis

Meningitis is a serious condition that can even cause death. Children are commonly affected and it often appears as outbreaks. Test your knowledge on meningitis by taking this ...

Drugs used to Treat Meningitis

Drugs used to Treat Meningitis

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Meninges are the three layers of membrane that cover the brain and infection of the cerebrospinal fluid between them causes meningitis the disease of the meninges.

World Meningitis Day 2017: Exclusive Interview With PadmaShri Dr. C.U Velmurugendran

World Meningitis Day 2017: Exclusive Interview With PadmaShri Dr. C.U Velmurugendran

World Meningitis Day 2017 is celebrated on 24th April 2017 to rasie awareness about meningitis. Exclusive interview with Dr. C.U.Velmurugendran, neurologist.