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.
Bachelor's Degrees. There are two different types of bachelor's degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). Both are considered undergraduate degrees and require about four to five years of study.aster's Degrees. A graduate, advanced or master's degree is the next step. A Master of Arts (M.A.) or a Master of Science (M.S.) degree usually takes about two additional years to earn, and it often requires students to perform original research and write a thesis.