Caitlin Alsop was 23 when a rash kept cropping up on her face. It happened for months and was the only ailment — she was otherwise a “typical, healthy” woman in her early 20s. But the rash was a sign ...

"Our results show that fever and petechial rashes are still essential warning signs associated with higher rates of sepsis and meningitis than in other febrile children."—Kohlmaier et al., Acta ...

This article could save your life. Meg Stannett breaks down the difference between freshers' flu and meningitis, how to recognise the symptoms, and when to get help.

The goal of this study was to determine whether patients who develop meningococcal disease exhibit a consistent set of clinical symptoms. The more classic symptoms -- ie, hemorrhagic rash, meningismus ...

During the winter holidays, a 12-year-old girl was seen in her primary care clinic with fever, fatigue, cough and sore throat. At that time, she was thought to likely have strep throat, but her rapid ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MDMedically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Tiny red dots on the skin can be caused by simple problems like heat rash, contact dermatitis, or scraping your skin ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A video about a student who had to have both legs amputated after eating leftover food has recently gone viral on YouTube. The 19-year-old New England man was admitted to the ...