Oct 17, 2024 · Meningitis is an infection and swelling, called inflammation, of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges. The …

Oct 17, 2024 · A healthcare professional can diagnose meningitis based on a medical history, a physical exam and certain tests. Common tests to diagnose meningitis include: Blood cultures.

Sep 17, 2020 · Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as …

Oct 17, 2024 · La meningitis crónica se desarrolla durante dos semanas o más. Los síntomas son similares a los de la meningitis aguda, un caso nuevo y repentino. Incluyen dolor de cabeza, …

Apr 11, 2024 · Meningococcal disease can present in two forms: meningitis and a bloodstream infection. Meningitis symptoms: Fever; Headache; Stiff neck; Nausea and/or vomiting; …

Oct 17, 2024 · Spot the signs and understand the treatment options for meningitis, an infection that has several possible causes.

Jan 9, 2017 · Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says, "Meningitis is a syndrome that refers to inflammation in the area that surrounds the brain." He says many …

Oct 1, 2024 · Meningococcal infection can cause life-threatening illnesses, including meningococcal meningitis, which affects the brain, and meningococcemia, which affects the …

Oct 21, 2011 · In contrast to viral meningitis, bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency. If left untreated, it can be life-threatening. The most common causes of bacterial meningitis are …

Oct 19, 2018 · Neurologist Dr. Marie Grill says bacterial meningitis inflames the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord and creates symptoms that include headache, neck …