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.
Meningitis is a serious but relatively rare medical condition. The symptoms of meningitis can come on quickly and need urgent medical attention. Meningitis affects membranes covering the brain and spinal cord called the meninges. Meningitis can be causes by bacteria or a virus. Fungal meningitis is a rare form and usually only affects people with weakened immune systems. Around 2,350 people get bacterial meningitis and associated septicaemia each year in the UK. Around 50% of meningitis cases in the UK are among under 5s, babies and toddlers.