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[[Meningitis]] is the [[inflammation]] of the [[meninges]], a membrane covering the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]], typically due to [[bacteria]]l or [[Virus|viral]] [[infection]]. ==Types == ===Aseptic meningitis === This is a [[virus|viral]] meningitis, typically less severe than bacterial meningitis.<ref name=cdc>https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.html</ref> ===Bacterial meningitis === Meningitis caused by [[bacteria|bacterial]] infection.<ref name =cdc /> ===Fungal meningitis === A rare meningitis caused by inhaling spores from fungus. People with diabetes, [[HIV/AIDS]], cancer and certain other health conditions are more likely to have meningitis caused by a [[fungus]]. ===Parasitic meningitis === Less common than bacterial or viral meningitis is meningitis caused by [[parasite]]s.<ref name=cdc /> ===Amebic meningitis === A rare form of meningitis caused by a ameba found in warm water or soil.<ref name=cdc /> ===Non-infectious meningitis === Non-infectious meningitis can be caused by [[systemic lupus erythematosis|lupus]], certain drugs or other causes such as brain injury.<ref name=cdc /> == Symptoms == Sudden high fever, severe headache, and [[neck stiffness]] are the hallmark symptoms of meningitis. Others symptoms include: * [[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]] * [[Confusion]] and disorientation * [[Seizure|Seizures]] * [[somnolence|Drowsiness]] or sluggishness * [[Photophobia|Sensitivity to light]] * Poor appetite (anorexia) * More severe symptoms include [[seizure]] and [[coma]]. == Chronic meningitis == == See also == * [[Aseptic meningitis]] * [[Meninges]] == Learn more == *[https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.html Meningitis - CDC] * [https://blausen.com/en/video/meningitis/ Meningitis]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blausen.com/en/video/meningitis/ | title = Meningitis | last = | first = | date = Nov 19, 2015 | website = blausen.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|access-date=2018-08-25}}</ref> Video short == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Triggers and risk factors]] [[Category:Disease]] [[Category:Infectious diseases]]
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