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17 Οκτ 2024 · Causes. Meningitis is an infection and swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the fluid and three membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. The three membranes are called meninges. The tough outer membrane is called the dura mater, and the delicate inner layer is the pia mater.
24 Σεπ 2018 · Occasionally, a baby may have a seizure. Many times this is due to the high fever and not the meningitis itself. Causes of meningitis in babies. Bacteria, viruses, or a fungus can cause...
17 Απρ 2023 · There are four main causes of acute bacterial meningitis: Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) Haemophilus influenzae. Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus)
11 Δεκ 2023 · Causes. There are several types of infectious meningitis in babies, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Bacterial meningitis is the most common type of meningitis in babies who are younger than 2 months old, and viral meningitis is more common among older babies.
The infection is typically caused by bacteria acquired from the birth canal, most commonly group B streptococci, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes. Older infants and children usually develop infection through contact with respiratory secretions (such as saliva or mucus from the nose) containing the bacteria that cause meningitis.
Meningitis can be caused by medications, injuries, and conditions such as cancer and lupus, but the most common cause is infection. Vaccines protect against some—but not all—meningitis infections. Learn about the different types of meningitis in children, which kids are most at risk, signs to know and other important information.
