Symptoms:
Fever Vomiting Drowsiness Confusion Stiff neck Headaches Muscle pain Fast Breathing Pale skin Many, many more You will not get all symptoms, you may only get one or two or you may get quite a lot. It is very, very important that if you have any worries or concerns that you ask your GP or visit trusted websites. |
Main types and causes are:
Viral meningitis: usually a mild disease, but it can make people very unwell. Thousands of cases occur each year, mostly affecting babies and children. Although most people will make a full recovery, some are left with serious and crippling after-effects. Bacterial meningitis: can be life-threatening and needs urgent medical attention. Most people who suffer from bacterial meningitis recover, but many can be left with a variety of after-effects and also 1 in 10 will unfortunately die. Neonatal meningitis: only affects babies under one month old and will need medical attention. Fungal meningitis: is rare and usually caused by the spread of a fungus through blood to the spinal cord. Group B streptococcal meningitis: typically occurs in new-borns and can cause serious illness. |