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The meninges are inflamed in case of meningitis. The disease affects the spinal cord and brain. It is caused due to an infection either by a virus or bacterium. In some unusual cases, it is can be caused due to a parasite or fungus.More...
How Contagious Is Meningitis ?
Meningitis is a disease which is infectious and is seen mostly in school going children. The disease causes inflammation of the membranes that are present around the brain. The initial symptoms of meningitis are similar to common cold and flu and that is why it is often misdiagnosed in the early stages, or parents do not seek immediate medical assistance.More...
Signs And Symptoms Of Meningitis
Meningitis is differentiated as chronic or acute meningitis, depending on period of the symptoms and signs. If it is acute meningitis, the symptoms will develop in some hours or days. If it is chronic meningitis, the symptoms develop in weeks and months.More...
How Is Meningitis Transmitted ?
Inflammation of membranes around the spinal cord and brain is called meningitis. Meningitis is a disease which is contagious, depending whether the disease is caused by a virus or bacterium. The disease is medically called meningococcal, and it is spread via respiratory secretions and also when a person gets into contact with the infected person. Sometimes oral contact, including sharing cigarettes or glasses or kissing intimately, can also transmit this disease.More...
Meningitis is a kind of disease where the membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain get inflamed. This disease is caused due to either a virus or bacterium. Meningitis is a communicable infection, so you need to take precautions like covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough.More...
Meningitis is a medical condition in which the tissues around the brain and spinal cord get inflammation. It is caused due to bacteria or virus. The treatment depends upon the severity of the disease and the cause.More...
