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.
1 The most serious form of meningitis is bacterial. 2  Even with treatment, bacterial meningitis can be fatal some of the time. 3  If bacterial meningitis progresses rapidly, in 24 hours or less, death may occur in more than half of those who develop it, even with proper medical treatment.f not treated, meningitis can lead to brain swelling and cause permanent disability, coma, and even death. Meningitis can be caused by a variety of things, including bacteria (the most serious cases), viruses, fungi, reactions to medications, and environmental toxins such as heavy metals.