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.
1 Viral meningitis does not have a known treatment. 2  The immune system is left to fight off the disease which takes approximately 7-to-10 days. 3  However, patients often require hospital-level care for the duration of the illness in order to counteract symptoms and prevent secondary complications.omplete the recommended treatment as prescribed by your health care professional. 1  Viral meningitis does not have a known treatment. 2  The immune system is left to fight off the disease which takes approximately 7-to-10 days.