meningitis is severe infectious disease.

Meningitis is a infectious disease caused by staphylococcus bacteria , virus and fungi.

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2. Con…. The inflammation from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck. An Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes typically caused by an infection.
Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection but can also be viral or fungal. Vaccines can prevent some forms of meningitis .

3. Types of meningitis

4. Symptoms Early meningitis symptoms may be similar to the flu. Symptoms may develop over several hours or over a few days.Possible symptoms in anyone older than the age of 2 years include:Sudden high fever.Stiff neck.Severe headache.Nausea or vomiting.Confusion or trouble concentrating.Seizures.Sleepiness or trouble waking.Sensitivity to light.No appetite or thirst.Skin rash in some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis

5. Signs in newborns.. Newborns and infants may show these signs:High fever.Constant crying.Being very sleepy or irritable.Trouble waking from sleep.Being inactive or sluggish.Not waking to eat.Poor feeding.Vomiting.A bulge in the soft spot on top of the baby’s head.Stiffness in the body and neck.Infants with meningitis may be hard to comfort. They may even cry harder when held.

6. Complications Hearing loss.Memory problems.Learning disabilities.Brain damage.Trouble walking.Seizures.Kidney failure.Shock.Death.

7. Management

8. Con……..

9. healthy. Maintain your immune system by getting enough rest, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.Cover your mouth. When you need to cough or sneeze, be sure to cover your mouth and If you’re pregnant, take care with food.

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