What is meningitis?
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
Symptoms, causes and assessment
Bacteria, viruses and other causes are possible. Fever, severe headache, stiff neck, light sensitivity or confusion may occur; infants can present differently. Absence of a rash does not rule out serious illness.
Care and when to seek help
Bacterial meningitis may require emergency treatment. Seek urgent help with concerning symptoms; examination and tests are needed. Public health teams determine whether contacts need preventive measures.
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