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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. See a... |
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Symptoms
Fever and chills; Mental status changes; Nausea and vomiting; Sensitivity to light (photophobia; Severe headache; Stiff...
Causes
The most common causes of meningitis are viral infections that usually get better without treatment. However, bacterial...
Tests
Blood culture; Chest x-ray; Head CT scan; Gram-stain and culture of CSF (cerebral spinal fluid; Lumbar puncture ("spinal...
Treatments
Doctors prescribe antibiotics for bacterial meningitis. The type will vary depending on the bacteria causing the...
Prevention
Haemophilus vaccine (HiB vaccine) in children will help prevent one type of meningitis; The pneumococcal conjugate...
Doctor Specialties
If you feel that you or your child has symptoms of meningitis, get emergency medical help immediately. Early treatment...
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