Meningitis Types
Meningitis is when the membranes that cover the brain and spiral cord, called the meninges, are inflamed. Typically it’s caused by a virus or bacteria but sometimes certain medications or illnesses can also cause it. There are several types of meningitis. If you have any meningitis symptoms consult a doctor immediately. Bacterial meningitis is one [...]
Early Meningitis Signs
02 February 2009
Meningitis can be a very serious disease that will start out with flu like symptoms. Although it is more common in young children and people over the age of 60 anyone can get it and it can be easily spread through close contact or coming into contact with items such as towels or utensils that [...]
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Meningitis Warning Signs
02 October 2008
Meningitis is a potentially serious disease which causes inflammation of the meninges, the lining which surrounds the brain and spinal cord. There are two distinct forms of meningitis: bacterial and viral. The warning signs are similar for both of these forms, but the bacterial form is much more serious and if left untreated can be [...]
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Types of Meningitis
12 July 2008
The term meningitis does not actually refer to a specific disease but rather refers to the inflammation of the meninges tissues. There are 9 different types of meningitis inflammation. Meningitis symptoms are serious. Aseptic meningitis is not caused by bacterial infection. Some kind of virus, mumps would be an example, are the usual cause [...]
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Meningitis Symptoms
12 July 2008
There are numerous meningitis symptoms that you can be aware of and look out for. The bacterial meningitis symptoms usually appear very suddenly while symptoms of viral meningitis can either appear very suddenly or develop gradually over a number of day. There are some symptoms that are common in both kinds of meningitis. These can include [...]
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