Meningitis in your words

Debbie shares the story of her son Reilly’s e.coli meningitis and the after-effects he's experienced.

Karen talks about the after-effects of her daughter Genevieve's viral meningitis, which she contracted aged 14.

Tim shares his experience of contracting meningococcal meningitis and talks about what he has learned.

Charlie shares the story of their daughter Shanel’s diagnosis of meningitis, and highlights the importance of being persistent.

Michael describes his son Stephen’s hospitalisation with meningococcal meningitis and recovery following a trial treatment.

Becky talks about surviving meningococcal septicaemia at 18 months old, and her desire to help others.

Jeri describes how bartonella bacteria led her to contract meningeal encephalitis, and the difficulty of finding treatment.

Robin describes her experience of meningitis as a child, and the after-effects it's had throughout her life.

Linda tells her story of contracting meningitis aged 42, and the after-effects including depression.

Gloria from Blantyre in Malawi tells us how the niece she looks after was diagnosed with meningitis in October 2014.

Flora from Blantyre tells us how her son Hestings contracted meningitis when he was two months old in November 2014.

Malita, from Mdeka, tells us how her ten-year-old son Gift was treated for both meningitis and malaria in March 2014.