Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
...WHO fact sheet on meningitis provides key facts and information on transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, outbreaks trends and public health response....
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/meningitis
Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
...Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is a devastating disease and remains a major public health challenge. The disease can be caused by many different pathogens including bacteria, fungi or viruses, but the highest global burden is seen with bacterial meningitis....
https://www.who.int/health-topics/meningitis
Meningitis WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
...The most common symptoms of meningitis are a stiff neck, high fever, sensitivity to light, confusion, headaches and vomiting. Even with early diagnosis and adequate treatment, 5% to 10% of patients die, typically within 24 to 48 hours after the onset of symptoms....
https://www.who.int/westernpacific/health-topics/meningitis
WHO guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care
...In line with the Defeating meningitis by 2030: a global road map, the WHO guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care provide evidence-based recommendations for the clinical management of children and adults with community-acquired meningitis, including acute and long-term care....
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240108042
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
...Haemophilus influenza are bacteria commonly found in the upper respiratory tract, which are transmitted by droplets from people who are infected (but not necessarily symptomatic) to those who are susceptible. The time between infection with Hib and the appearance of symptoms is 2 to 10 days. If these bacteria enter the blood stream, becoming ?invasive?, they can cause pneumonia, meningitis ......
https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/fact-sheets/item/haemophilus-influenzae-type-b-%28hib%29
Vaccines and Immunization - World Health Organization (WHO)
...The symptoms of meningitis can differ based on the cause, how quickly the disease progresses, how long it lasts, brain involvement, and other serious complications like sepsis. Less frequent symptoms include seizures, coma, and neurological deficits, such as weakness of the limbs. Infants often have different symptoms compared to adults, such as unusual behaviour; irritability; weak ......
https://www.who.int/health-topics/meningitis/vaccines-and-immunization
Listeriosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
...This form of disease is characterized by severe symptoms and a high mortality rate (20?30%). The symptoms include fever, myalgia (muscle pain), septicemia, meningitis. The incubation period is usually one to two weeks but can vary between a few days and up to 90 days....
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/listeriosis
Syphilis - World Health Organization (WHO)
...WHO fact sheet on syphilis, including overview, symptoms, treatment, prevention and WHO response....
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/syphilis
Measles - World Health Organization (WHO)
...WHO fact sheet on measles providing key facts and information on signs and symptoms, who is at risk, transmission, treatment, prevention and WHO's work on in this area....
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measles
World Meningitis Day
...World Meningitis Day is marked every year on 5 October aiming to raise awareness about meningitis - a potentially deadly disease that can kill in a matter of hours or cause lifelong disability. This global event serves as a powerful reminder of the critical need for awareness, prevention, and support for those affected by this life-threatening disease. Every year since 2009, a global community ......
https://www.who.int/southeastasia/news/speeches/detail/world-meningitis-day