Meningitis
Meningitis. The most common causes of meningitis are viral and. Infections and other disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord can activate the immune system, which leads to inflammation.
Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. A bacterial or viral infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord usually causes the swelling. It is a devastating disease and remains a major public health challenge.
Headaches: Headaches from meningitis can be very painful.
Vaccinations can prevent or minimize the incidence of.
Sepsis is the body's extreme response to infection. Young children often exhibit only nonspecific symptoms, such. Common meningitis symptoms include: Low-grade fever: A person with meningitis usually has a fever, which can be low or high.