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Meningitis Learning Center

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Meningitis is swelling and irritation(inflammation) of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation causes changes in the cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.The most...

Basic Info

Symptoms
Fever and chillsMental status changesNausea and vomitingSensitivity to light (photophobia)Severe headacheStiff neck (...
Causes
The most common causes of meningitis are viral infections that usually get better without treatment. However, bacteri...
Treatments
Antibiotics are not effective in viral meningitis.Other medications and intravenous fluids will be used to treat symp...
Risk Factors
Prevention
Haemophilus vaccine (HiB vaccine) in children will help prevent one type of meningitis. The pneumococcal conjugate va...
Doctor Specialties
If you feel that you or your child has symptoms of meningitis, get emergency medical help immediately. Early treatmen...

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