Meningitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment Meningitis makes the protective layers surrounding your brain and spinal cord swell Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and noninfectious conditions can cause meningitis Common symptoms include fever, neck stiffness and light sensitivity If you think you have meningitis, go to the ER immediately Contents What Is Meningitis?
Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis in the United States, followed by bacterial infections and, rarely, fungal and parasitic infections Because bacterial infections can lead to death, finding the cause is vital
Meningitis | Meningitis | CDC Many different things can cause meningitis, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi
Meningitis - Wikipedia Meningitis caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (known as "meningococcal meningitis") can be differentiated from meningitis with other causes by a rapidly spreading petechial rash, which may precede other symptoms [18]
Meningitis - NHS Find out about meningitis including the symptoms, causes, how it's treated and support available
Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO) Most bacteria that cause meningitis, including meningococcus, pneumococcus and Haemophilus influenzae, are carried in the human nose and throat They are spread from person to person by respiratory droplets or throat secretions
Meningitis - Johns Hopkins Medicine Meningitis is a disease caused by an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord It's usually caused by a virus, although it can be caused by bacteria, a fungus, or tuberculosis
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