News: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis.
About Meningitis
- Meningitis is a serious medical condition involving an infection and inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges.
- Caused by: It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or non-infectious agents like medications or autoimmune diseases.
- Symptoms: It includes Sudden high fever, Stiff neck, severe headache, nausea, Confusion or difficulty concentrating, Seizures, Skin rash (may occur, especially in meningococcal meningitis), Drowsiness or difficulty waking up, etc.
- Transmission: The disease can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Close contact can also lead to transmission.
- Prevention: Vaccines against common types of bacterial meningitis, Antibiotics etc.
