Two sexually transmitted infections are spreading faster than ever. Our expert guide tells you everything you need to know, ...

Meningococcal is an uncommon, life-threatening illness that is caused by a bacterial infection of the blood or membranes ...

There has been a discovery of a deadly bacterial infection in Alabama and it's caused an Alabama health department to warn the public.

Mobile County Health Officer Dr. Kevin Michael said the meningococcal disease can cause meningitis or a severe blood ...

Approximately 1,300 Ohio State students might have been exposed to meningitis after a student tested positive for meningococcal disease last week. Kelli Newman, director of public affairs and ...

The Mobile County Health Department has confirmed a case of meningococcal disease -- the first case reported in the county ...

The case is the first of the year in Mobile County. Meningococcal disease cases have been on the rise nationwide in recent years.

A case of the bacterial infection Neisseria meningitidis has been confirmed in Mobile County, according to Dr. Kevin Michaels ...

Mobile County Health Officer Dr. Kevin Michaels has confirmed a case of bacterial infection Neisseria meningitidis in the ...

Certain types of behaviors, such as marijuana smoking, cigarette smoking, disco attendance, and intimate kissing likely increase the risk of meningococcal disease through some of the mechanisms ...

Carol says she hopes Ashia’s death will also be a catalyst for re-examining whether free vaccinations against the deadly disease should be funded for all. Meningitis is caused by meningococcal ...

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