MALARIA

What Is Malaria? Highlights Malaria is a life-threatening disease that’s typically transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Malaria is usually found in tropical and subtropical climates where the parasites that cause it live. Congenital malaria occurs when a mother with malaria passes on the disease to her baby at birth. Malaria is […]

MENINGITIS

What Is Meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected. The most common causes of meningitis are viral and bacterial infections. Other causes may include: cancer chemical irritation fungi drug allergies Viral […]