For a time, Rogers was asked to relinquish the role of Captain America and the costume and shield were turned over to the new Captain America, John Walker. During this time, Rogers acted as the Captain and used a pure adamantium shield, provided by Stark.
Bacterial meningitis is a rare but potentially fatal disease. It can be caused by several types of bacteria that first cause an upper respiratory tract infection and then travel through the blood stream to the brain.The disease can also occur when certain bacteria invade the meninges directly.acterial meningitis is fatal in 5% to 40% of children and 20% to 50% of adults despite treatment with adequate antibiotics. It is caused by bacteria that usually spread from an ear or respiratory infection and is treated with antibiotics. Corticosteroids are drugs that can reduce the inflammation caused by infection.
Causes. Meningitis can be caused by the following the infectious agents: 1  Bacteria. 2  Bacterial meningitis is the most severe and serious type of meningitis. 3  It occurs when bacteria migrates to the brain and spinal cord from the bloodstream. Non-infectious meningitis due to allergic reaction or autoimmune disease may be treated with cortisone-like medications. 2  In some cases, no treatment may be required, because the condition can resolve on its own. 3  Cancer related meningitis will also resolve itself when the underlying cancer is treated.