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

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The bacteria living inside your mouth could be influencing more than just the health of your gums and teeth. Your brain might ...

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 microbial ecosystems in our mouths may impact cognitive function as we age, with pathogenic bacteria linked to cognitive ...

The microbial ecosystems within our mouths may affect our cognitive function as we age, according to a study. Interventions ...

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

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 ...

Some types of meningitis are contagious. You can get it from respiratory droplets in close contact with someone. Learn about ...

School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, 950 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States Center for Microbial Dynamics and Infection, Georgia Institute of ...

EMPAVELI, a complement inhibitor, increases the risk of serious infections, especially those caused by encapsulated bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus ...