Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, a protective membrane covering the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and even sometimes, but less commonly by specific drugs. Meningitis can be life-threatening because of the inflammation’s proximity to the brain and spinal cord. Because of its proximity to the brain the condition is classified as a medical emergency and any symptoms should receive immediate care from specialists.
Medicine Plus recently published an article identifying the major symptoms of meningitis that are commonly over looked.
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