Meningitis

Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges. Meningitis is typically caused by infection with microorganisms.

Meningitis is very serious and can be fatal.
Symptoms

Throwing up

or Feel like vomiting

common

Difficulty moving neck

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)

common

Headache

  • More severe when lying down

  • Throbbing

  • Severe

  • Rapidly developing

common

Confusion

common

Fatigue

Intolerance to light

Skin rash and redness

Risk factors

Falling sick easily

or Alcohol consumption

or Diabetes mellitus

  • Type 1, Type 2

Pregnant

Treatment
Treating meningitis depends on the cause of the inflammation, but treatment typically includes intravenous antibiotics and sometimes corticosteroids if meningitis is of bacterial origin.
Recommended specialist

If you have Meningitis, then visit a general internist as soon as possible.

Contact a

General internist

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