Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Meningitis is an infection and swelling, called inflammation, of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord These membranes are called meninges The inflammation from meningitis most often triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis in the United States Bacteria, parasites and fungi also can cause
Meningitis - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic Descripción general La meningitis es una infección e hinchazón, conocida como inflamación, del líquido y de las membranas que rodean el cerebro y la médula espinal Estas membranas se denominan meninges Por lo general, la inflamación por la meningitis causa síntomas, como dolor de cabeza, fiebre y rigidez del cuello
Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO) WHO fact sheet on meningitis provides key facts and information on transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, outbreaks trends and public health response
Meningitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Treatment Treatment depends on the type of meningitis Bacterial meningitis New-onset bacterial meningitis needs treatment right away with antibiotics given through a vein, called intravenous antibiotics Sometimes corticosteroids are part of the treatment This helps you recover and cuts the risk of complications, such as brain swelling and seizures The antibiotic or mix of antibiotics
Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO) Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord It is a devastating disease and remains a major public health challenge The disease can be caused by many different pathogens including bacteria, fungi or viruses, but the highest global burden is seen with bacterial meningitis
Meningitis WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO) Several different bacteria can cause meningitis Meningococcal meningitis is of particular importance due to its potential to cause large epidemics Bacteria are transmitted from person-to-person through droplets of respiratory or throat secretions from carriers
WHO launches first-ever guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment . . . The World Health Organization (WHO) has today published its first-ever global guidelines for meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care, aiming to speed up detection, ensure timely treatment, and improve long-term care for those affected
Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO) La meningitis meningocócica es una infección bacteriana grave de las membranas que rodean el cerebro y la médula espinal Es mortal en el 50% de los casos no tratados