Fungal meningitis is an infectious disease caused by fungi, which is characterized by inflammation of the meninges, membranes located around the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to symptoms such as headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. This type of meningitis is very rare, but can occur in anyone, especially those with a weaker immune […]
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Meningococcal meningitis is a rare type of bacterial meningitis caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidiswhich causes severe inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain, generating symptoms such as very high fever, severe headache and nausea, for example. Generally, meningococcal meningitis appears in spring and winter, especially affecting children and the elderly, although it can […]
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Herpetic meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, the meninges, caused by the herpes virus. Despite being a viral meningitis, this type of meningitis is very serious, especially because it mainly affects people with a weakened immune system, which puts lives at risk, as it can quickly spread to […]
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Pneumococcal meningitis is a type of bacterial meningitis that is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is also the infectious agent responsible for pneumonia. This bacteria can inflame the meninges, which is the tissue that protects the nervous system, leading to the appearance of signs and symptoms of meningitis, such as difficulty moving the […]
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Childhood meningitis is a disease that can cause symptoms such as high fever, irritability, lack of response to stimuli and swelling in the fontanelle (soft spot) of babies, and can occur in children of all ages, from newborns to older children. and teenagers. Childhood meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain […]
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Meningitis is the serious inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that cover the brain and the entire spinal cord and which can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi. Due to inflammation of the meninges, it is common to have a stiff neck, making it difficult to move your chin to your […]
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Viral meningitis is a serious illness that causes symptoms such as severe headache, fever and stiff neck, due to inflammation of the meninges, which are the tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Some viruses that can cause this type of meningitis are enteroviruses such as echo, coxsackie and polioviruses, arboviruses, mumps virus, herpes […]
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The main symptoms of meningitis are a high and sudden fever, severe headache, pain and difficulty moving the neck and touching the chin to the chest area, as well as greater sensitivity to light and noise and mental confusion. Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and can be caused by viruses, […]
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Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which is the tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, which occurs due to the presence of bacteria in the nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as fever, headache and stiff neck. Most people recover from meningitis when treated promptly and as recommended by their doctor. […]
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