Amoebic meningitis is a very rare infection caught from stagnant water in waterholes and in poorly chlorinated swimming pools, especially when the water temperature rises above 30 degrees Celsius (86 [..]

An injury to the brain that has happens after birth.

An Antigent is a substance that triggers an immune response, for example through the production of antibodies

The presence of bacteria in the blood.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial Meningitis is the most aggressive type and can lead to permanent disability or death in a matte [..]

A type of antibiotic medicine that kills bacteria or prevents its growth.

A permanent physical impairment caused by an injury to the developing brain, usually before birth.

A watery fluid that flows in and around the brain and spinal cord.

A medical device that is implanted into the head of a deaf person. When used with a microphone and speech processor, it electrically stimulates the auditory nerve so the person is able to hear sound.

Immunisations (or vaccines) prepare the immune system by exposing the body to a germ so that it is better able to fight an infection when it occurs.