18/07/2025
Meningitis
An Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes typically caused by an infection.
Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection but can also be viral or fungal. Vaccines can prevent some forms of meningitis.
Symptoms include headache, nausea, confusion, fever, and stiff neck.
People may experience
Pain areas: in the back, muscles or neck
Whole body: fever, chills, fatigue, lethargy, loss of appetite, malaise or shivering
Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting
Skin: blotchy rashes or red rashes
Also common: irritability, light sensitivity, headache, stiff neck, mental confusion, bulging fontanelle, fast breathing, fast heart rate, fear of loud sounds, headache, lack of interest in feeding in infants, sleepiness,
