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 degree programs are designed to take four years to complete. The National Center for Education Statistics tracks the percentage of students who graduate from four-year bachelor's degree programs within 150% of the expected completion time; that is, within six years of enrolling.