{"id":326609,"date":"2026-03-16T21:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T21:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/how-does-meningitis-spread-and-what-are-the-symptoms-bbc-news\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T21:00:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T21:00:27","slug":"how-does-meningitis-spread-and-what-are-the-symptoms-bbc-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/how-does-meningitis-spread-and-what-are-the-symptoms-bbc-news\/","title":{"rendered":"How does meningitis spread, and what are the symptoms? | BBC News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/rYbNbd0IKUw\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"How does meningitis spread, and what are the symptoms? | BBC News\"><br \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rYbNbd0IKUw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.<\/p>\n<p>It can affect anyone but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. It can be very serious if not treated quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Some people carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but spread it to others in spit or saliva through coughs and sneezes, kissing and sharing utensils.<\/p>\n<p>BBC News&#8217;s Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes answers your questions about the infection.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to our channel here: https:\/\/bbc.in\/bbcnews<\/p>\n<p>For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com\/news<\/p>\n<p>#Meningitis #BBCNews<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can affect anyone but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. It can be very serious if not treated quickly. 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