Meningitis in your words

Cat shares her experience of losing a baby to group B strep at 24 weeks and the birth of her subsequent daughter.

Model and social media influencer Juttima shares the story of losing both of her legs after contracting meningococcal septicaemia in 2018.

Mum of three and social media influencer Mahwish supported her young son, Ali, after he contracted meningitis.

Livia's parents share their experience of losing their daughter to meningitis and the work they're doing to raise awareness of the disease.

Social media influencer Simone, also known as Si Si, was 38 weeks pregnant when their two year old son, CJ, contracted meningitis.

David died of meningococcal septicaemia in 1999. His mother Maureen shares his story.

Carly had bacterial meningitis following an ear infection. Here she shares the story of her illness and recovery.

Christina, from Ndirande in Malawi, describes when her five-year-old son Bright had meningitis in 2015.

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.