Meningitis

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Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, a membrane covering the brain and spinal cord, typically due to bacterial or viral infection.

Types[edit | edit source]

Aseptic meningitis[edit | edit source]

This is a viral meningitis, typically less severe than bacterial meningitis.[1]

Bacterial meningitis[edit | edit source]

Meningitis caused by bacterial infection.[1]

Fungal meningitis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Less common than bacterial or viral meningitis is meningitis caused by parasites.[1]

Amebic meningitis[edit | edit source]

A rare form of meningitis caused by a ameba found in warm water or soil.[1]

Non-infectious meningitis[edit | edit source]

Non-infectious meningitis can be caused by lupus, certain drugs or other causes such as brain injury.[1]

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Sudden high fever, severe headache, and neck stiffness are the hallmark symptoms of meningitis. Others symptoms include:

Chronic meningitis[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.html
  2. "Meningitis". blausen.com. November 19, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2018.