Meningitis is an Inflammation of the membranes (meninges) of the brain & spinal cord. Most of the cases of this meningitis are of viral origin, but bacterial or fungal infection are also other causes of meningitis. Some cases are mild & go off it own without treatment in a few weeks, while on another hand, other cases are life threatening & requires an emergency intervention.
Symptoms of Meningitis:- Headache May be severe Fever ,sudden high fever Stiff Neck (Neck Rigidity) Seizures Headache with Nausea/ vomiting Skin rash Confusion Loss of appetite Meningitis is treated as under:- Bacterial Meningitis:- A Broad Spectrum sensitive Intravenous Antibiotics depending upon the type of the bacterial involvement Corticosteroids Drain infected sinuses or mastoids Viral Meningitis:- Bed rest + Plenty of fluids +Pain killers like Acetaminophen Corticosteroids Anti-convulsants. Anti-viral…
