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17 Οκτ 2024 · Spot the signs and understand the treatment options for meningitis, an infection that has several possible causes.
Know the meningitis signs and symptoms and do not brush them off as COVID, flu or a hangover. There have been reported cases of MenB cases rising amongst teenagers and young adults in the UK, so, it is vital to recognise the meningitis symptoms on this page and act fast.
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and non-infectious conditions can cause meningitis. Symptoms include fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting and light sensitivity. If you think you have meningitis, go to the ER immediately.
27 Νοε 2023 · Symptoms. Rash. Types. Causes. Vaccine. Treatments. Is it contagious? In infants. In children. In adults. How it is diagnosed? Prevention. Complications. Meningitis and pneumonia. Risk factors....
17 Απρ 2023 · Русский. Español. Key facts. Meningitis is a devastating disease with a high case fatality rate, which can lead to serious long-term complications (sequelae). Meningitis remains a major global public-health challenge. Epidemics of meningitis are seen across the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Symptoms in Teenagers. Meningococcal bacteria are the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in the UK. It is estimated that about 25% of 15-19 year olds carry this bacteria in the back of their throats, compared to 10% of the overall UK population. This puts teenagers at a higher risk of developing meningitis.
Teenagers and young people can be more vulnerable to meningitis because of living in more 'cramped' housing or halls of residence. As early symptoms of meningitis can be similar to common illnesses it’s easy to mistake meningitis for something else.
