Meningitis is a potentially fatal inflammation of the meninges, the thin, membranous covering of the brain and the spinal cord. Here you will find information and other resources for meningitis, including its causes, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses.
Regular Websites
American Meningitis Foundation
The American Meningitis Foundation is a non-profit organization which provides comprehensive information on Meningitis, including support resources, disease statistics, and more. - American Meningitis Foundation
http://www.meningitisfoundationofamerica.org/
Better Health Channel - Meningitis
The web site for the Better Health Channel provides information about the course of treatment for Meningitis; complete with diagnostic criteria. - Better Health Channel - Meningitis
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Meningitis
The Bio Medicine web site provides information about Meningitis, including the various types; complete with diagnosis and treatment details. - Bio Medicine - Meningitis
http://www.bio-medicine.org/Medicine-Dictionary/meningitis/
Bristol University - Meningitis FAQ
Bristol University provides a comprehensive FAQ; web site includes a plan of action to be implemented in the event of an outbreak of Meningitis. - Bristol University - Meningitis FAQ
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/meningitis/
Canadian Meningitis Research Foundation
The Canadian Meningitis Research Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mandate to fund research into a cure for all forms of Meningitis in Canada. - Canadian Meningitis Research Foundation
http://www.meningitis.com/
The CDC web site provides information for the prevention and control of Meningitis; complete with vaccine and infection control guidelines. - CDC - Meningitis
http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.htm
Confederation of Meningitis Organisations
The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting member organisations working to end Meningitis. - Confederation of Meningitis Organisations
http://www.comoonline.org/
The eHealthForum web site provides online community support for the various types of Meningitis; complete with information for local and regional support groups. - eHealthForum - Meningitis
http://ehealthforum.com/health/meningitis.html
The eHealthMD.com web site provides information about the two main forms of Meningitis: Bacterial Meningitis, and Viral Meningitis. - eHealthMD.com: Meningitis
http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/meningitis/MG_causes.html
FightMeningitis.com is a non-profit organization with a mandate to prevent Meningococcal Meningitis; complete with vaccine information. - FightMeningitis.com
http://www.voicesofmeningitis.com/
Health Scout - Meningococcal Meningitis
The Health Scout web site provides information about Meningococcal Meningitis, a severe bacterial infection of the bloodstream. - Health Scout - Meningococcal Meningitis
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/354/main.html
Health Scout - Viral Meningitis Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
The Health Scout web site provides information about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of Viral Meningitis and related infections. - Health Scout - Viral Meningitis Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/439/main.html
HealthLine.com: Meningitis Information
HealthLine.com provides information about all forms of Meningitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention details. - HealthLine.com: Meningitis Information
http://www.healthline.com/sw/gsa-meningitis-2
The Home Health UK web site provides information about the causes of Meningococcal Meningitis or Septicaemia; complete with treatment options for each. - Home Health UK - Meningitis
http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/meningitis.htm
McKenzie Meningitis Foundation
The McKenzie Meningitis Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes awareness of the dangers of Meningococcal Meningitis. - McKenzie Meningitis Foundation
http://www.themckenziefoundation.org/
The MD Choice web site provides a detailed fact sheet on Viral Meningitis, the infection of the meninges, the thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord. - MD Choice - Viral Meningitis
http://www.mdchoice.com/pt/ptinfo/viral.asp
MedicalOnline.com: Bacterial and Viral Meningitis Symptoms
The MedicalOnline.com web site provides information about the symtoms of Bacterial and Viral Meningitis; complete with treatment and prevention details. - MedicalOnline.com: Bacterial and Viral Meningitis Symptoms
http://www.medicalonline.com.au/medical/child/meningitis.htm
MedicineNet.com: Encephalitis and Meningitis
The MedicineNet.com web site provides information about the causes, symptoms, treatment and vaccines for Encephalitis and Meningitis. - MedicineNet.com: Encephalitis and Meningitis
http://www.medicinenet.com/encephalitis_and_meningitis/article.htm
The MedInfo web site provides patient information on Meningitis, specifically its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and treatment. - MedInfo - Meningitis
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/meningitis.html
The MedlinePlus web site provides information and other resources for various types of Meningitis; from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. - MedlinePlus: Meningitis
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/meningitis.html
Menactra is an invaluable online resource for the prevention of Meningococcal Meningitis and other related infections throughout Canada. - Menactra
http://www.menactra.ca/
The Meningitis Angels is a non-profit organization with a mandate to support Bacterial Meningitis victims, as well as their families. - Meningitis Angels
http://www.meningitis-angels.org/
The Meningitis Centre is a non-profit organisation providing information about Meningitis, including treatment and prevention options widely used in Australia. - Meningitis Centre Australia
http://www.meningitis.com.au/signs_and_symptoms/meningitis.phtml
Meningitis Foundation of America
The web site for the Meningitis Foundation of America provides information about the organization as well as the highly infectious disease. - Meningitis Foundation of America
http://www.meningitisfoundationofamerica.org/
Meningitis Learning is a non-profit organization with a mandate ti educate primary school children about all forms of Meningitis. - Meningitis Learning
http://www.meningitis-learning.org/
Meningitis Research Foundation
The Meningitis Research Foundation is a non-profit organization which provides information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced Meningitis. - Meningitis Research Foundation
http://www.meningitis.org/
Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada
The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada is a non-profit organization with a mandate to raise funds to promote education and research in order to prevent death and disability from Meningitis and other related infections. - Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada
http://www.meningitis.ca/
The Meningitis Trust is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to support everyone who has been touched by Meningitis in Ireland. - Meningitis Trust Ireland
http://www.meningitis-trust.ie/
Meningitis UK is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to fund lifesaving research to find a vaccine to eradicate meningitis in the United Kingdom. - Meningitis UK
http://www.meningitisuk.org/
Merck.com: Acute Bacterial Meningitis
The Merck.com web site provides information and other resources for Acute Bacterial Meningitis, including symptoms, and treatment options. - Merck.com: Acute Bacterial Meningitis
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/sec06/ch089/ch089b.html
Neurology Channel - Meningitis Causes
The web site for the Neurology Channel provides information about Meningitis, an infection in the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid. - Neurology Channel - Meningitis Causes
http://www.neurologychannel.com/meningitis/causes.shtml
NMAUS, the National Meningitis Association is a non-profit organization which educates parents, students, health professionals and public policy makers in the United States of America about the dangers of Meningitis. - NMAUS
http://www.nmaus.org/
OmniMedicalSearch.com: Meningitis
The OmniMedicalSearch.com web site provides information about the types of Meningitis, including Viral Meningitis and Bacterial Meningitis. - OmniMedicalSearch.com: Meningitis
http://www.omnimedicalsearch.com/conditions-diseases/meningitis-causes-risk-factors.html
The Research Today web site provides information about its online journal which summarizes the latest research about Meningitis. - Research Today - Meningitis
http://meningitis.researchtoday.net/
Spencer Dayman Meningitis Laboratories
The Spencer Dayman Meningitis Laboratories is a non-profit organisation funding research into Meningitis and Septicaemia in the United Kingdom. - Spencer Dayman Meningitis Laboratories
http://www.meningitisuk.org/
Spinal Meningitis is a non-profit organization with a mandate to provide free information and knowledge about this disease, including its treatment and prevention. - Spinal Meningitis
http://spinalmeningitis.org/
Stop Meningitis is a non-profit organization with a mandate to educate patients about Meningitis; with materials provided by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. - Stop Meningitis
http://stopmeningitis.nfidinitiatives.org/
The Meningitis Trust is a non-profit organisation providing research and support information for individuals diagnosed with Meningitis and other related infections. - The Meningitis Trust
http://www.meningitis-trust.org/
The WebMD.com web site provides a topicical overview of Meningitis, the infection of brain and spinal cord; web site includes causes and symptoms of the two types, as well as treatment, and prevention of the infection. - WebMD.com: Meningitis
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/meningitis-topic-overview
The web site for the World Health Order provides information for the immunization, specifically the vaccines for various types of Meningitis. - WHO - Meningitis
http://www.who.int/topics/meningitis/en/
WrongDiagnosis.com: Meningitis
The WrongDiagnosis.com web site provides Meningitis information, including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and treatment, as well as patient stories. - WrongDiagnosis.com: Meningitis
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/m/meningitis/intro.htm
www.netdoctor.co.uk: Meningitis
This web site provides a comprehensive overview for Meningitis in the United Kingdom; complete with treatment options and prevention details. - www.netdoctor.co.uk: Meningitis
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/meningitis.htm