Azaleas and Rhododendrons. (Rhododendron spp.) This is perhaps the largest group of shrubs that are typically left unpruned. Azaleas and Rhododendrons naturally have an elegant, compact shape and look absolutely butchered when prunedâplus, unlike Roses, the more you prune them, the fewer flowers there are next year.
Meningitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Usually, the inflammation is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Meningitis can be very serious, even life threatening, but it can also sometimes resolve on its own after a few weeks. History of Meningitis.The origins of what we now know as meningitis is not known.It seems Hippocrates was aware of the existence of swelling of the membranes around the spinal cord and brain.eningitis can be very serious, even life threatening, but it can also sometimes resolve on its own after a few weeks. History of Meningitis. The origins of what we now know as meningitis is not known. It seems Hippocrates was aware of the existence of swelling of the membranes around the spinal cord and brain.
Viral meningitis is usually mild and often clears on its own. Most cases in the United States are caused by a group of viruses known as enteroviruses, which are most common in late summer and early fall. Viruses such as herpes simplex virus, HIV, mumps, West Nile virus and others also can cause viral meningitis.