In babies, viruses such as enteroviruses can cause encephalitis. The herpes simplex virus can also cause life-threatening seizures and brain infection. According to a study reported in February 2012 in the journal The Lancet, group B strep remains the most common bacterial cause of meningitis in newborns.
Although many assume it only takes college students four years to complete their bachelorâs degree, information released by the National Center for Education Statistics show that the average student takes an extra six months beyond their four years to actually obtain a degree.
Most bachelor's degrees are three years full-time, but certain degrees, such as the Bachelor of Laws and the Bachelor of Engineering degrees, require four years of study. A Bachelor of Medicine degree requires a minimum of six years.