Scarlet Fever Cases Surge 300% in UK: Expert Tips for Early Detection
Scarlet fever, a disease associated with the Victorian era, has resurged in the UK. As such, recent research has revealed the regions within the UK...
Tag: meningitis
Bacteria behind meningitis in babies explained
Bacteria behind meningitis in babies explained: A milestone study led by University of Queensland researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that...
Meningitis in teenagers: The unknown dangers
Meningitis is swelling of the meninges (the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord). The inflammation is usually the result of an infection. Causes...
Sepsis signs and symptoms
Sepsis signs and symptoms: Sepsis is responsible for 52,000 deaths in the UK each year. A distressing 250,000 people contract the condition, which can have...
Call for urgent action on meningitis
WHO and partners call for urgent action on meningitis. WHO and partners launch new meningitis strategy aims to save more than 200,000 lives annually. By...
The six signs of sepsis
Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life discusses the six signs of sepsis: Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition where the body’s immune...
