Word Origin & History. augur 1540s, from L. augur, a religious official in ancient Rome who foretold events by interpreting omens, perhaps originally meaning an increase in crops enacted in ritual, in which case it probably is from Old L. *augos (gen. *augeris) increase, and is related to augere increase (see augment).
Bacterial meningitis is serious, and can be fatal within days without prompt antibiotic treatment. Delayed treatment increases the risk of permanent brain damage or death. It's also important to talk to your doctor if a family member or someone you work with has meningitis.
For example, though rare, meningococcal meningitis is a type of bacterial meningitis that can cause: 1  Serious complications, such as amputations, scarring, and brain damage in about 1 in 5 people.  Death in 10%-15% of cases even when appropriate antibiotic therapy is used.