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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.
17 Οκτ 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. A blood sample goes into a special dish to see if it grows germs such as bacteria. This is called a blood culture.
27 Νοε 2023 · The most common causes of meningitis are viral and bacterial infections. Other causes may include: cancer. fungi. drug-induced reactions. Some viral and bacterial meningitis are...
Classic symptoms of meningitis in adults are fever, headache and neck stiffness, but not everyone has every symptom. Newborns and babies may instead vomit, act fussy, not eat well, lack energy and be difficult to wake up.
17 Σεπ 2020 · Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis, followed by bacterial infections and, rarely, fungal infections. Because bacterial infections can be life-threatening, identifying the cause is essential. Bacterial meningitis. Bacteria that enter the bloodstream and travel to the brain and spinal cord cause acute bacterial meningitis.
What are the symptoms of meningitis in a child? The symptoms of meningitis vary depending on what causes the infection. The symptoms may start several days after your child has had a cold and runny nose, or diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. Symptoms may appear suddenly. Or they may develop over several ...
16 Μαΐ 2024 · Symptoms. Encephalitis may cause many different symptoms including confusion, personality changes, seizures or trouble with movement. Encephalitis also may cause changes in sight or hearing. Most people with infectious encephalitis have flu-like symptoms, such as: Headache. Fever. Aches in muscles or joints. Fatigue or weakness.
