Definition:
Meningitis is a severe bacterial infection that triggers the brain and spinal cord. It commonly affects children ages 6 to 12 months.
Diagnosis:
The disease can be diagnosed by CT scan images.
Treatment:
Antibiotics are the main form of treatment for meningitis.
Symptoms and Signs:
The symptoms of the disease include high risk fever, stiff neck, pain in the back, headaches, confusion, rashes and loss of appetite. Infants are usually irritated and are extra sensitive to light.
Causes:
Meningitis is caused by the meningococci bacteria. The bacteria can penetrate into the brain and spinal cord through the ears, throat or nose. They can also be contracted during a head injury.
