Meningitis in your words

Asiyatu tells the story of her newborn daughter Sherifa’s admission to hospital with meningitis.

Daisy's mother Louise shares the story of her bacterial meningitis as a newborn and her subsequent recovery.

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.