Category Archives: Infections

The first thing for a parent to remember is that the degree of fever is no indication of the severity of an illness. Some minor illnesses, such as Roselle infantum, can be accompanied by a very high fever, whereas some … Continue reading →

An epidural abscess is a collection of pus in the space between the skull or spinal bones and the dura mater, which is the outermost of the three meninges, or membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. The pus … Continue reading →

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are membranous coverings of the brain and spinal cord. There are three meninges. First, there is the outside membrane, the dura mater, which adheres to your skull. Next is the middle layer, … Continue reading →