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Bookmark or Share- Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Transmission, and Treatment - WebMD10 min read. What Is Meningitis? Meningitis is a rare infection that affects the delicate membranes -- called meninges -- that cover the brain and spinal cord. You or...
- Meningitis - WikipediaSigns and symptoms Clinical features Neck stiffness, Texas meningitis epidemic of 1911–12 In adults, the most common symptom of meningitis is a severe headache, occurring in almost 90% of cases of bacterial meningitis, followed by neck stiffness (the inability to flex the neck forward passively due to increased neck muscle tone and stiffness). The classic triad of diagnostic signs consists ...
- Meningitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicMeningitis is an inflammation of the protective layers surrounding your brain and spinal cord (meninges). Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and non-infectious conditions can cause meningitis. Symptoms include fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting and light sensitivity. If you think you have meningitis, go to the ER immediately.
- Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO)Overview. Meningitis is the inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by infection. It can be fatal and requires immediate medical care. Meningitis can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Most infections can be transmitted from person to person.
- Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Treatment, Risks, Vaccine - HealthlineMeningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and three membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. Illustration by Sophia Smith. The most common causes of meningitis...
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