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2. Meningitis : Symptoms
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Fever and chills; Mental status changes; Nausea and vomiting; Sensitivity to light (photophobia; Severe headache; Stiff neck (meningismus. Other symptoms that can occur with this disease: Agitation; Bulging fontanelles; Decreased consciousness; Op...• Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Jatin M. Vyas, PhD, MD, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
3. Meningitis
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Meningitis is a potentially fatal inflammation of the meninges, the thin, membranous covering of the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis is most commonly caused by infection by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, although it can also be caused by bleed...• Author: Mai Tran, Rebecca J. Frey PhD Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
4. Meningitis - Signs and symptoms -- Mayo Clinic
It's easy to mistake the early signs and symptoms of meningitis for the flu. Seek medical care right away if you or anyone in your family has any of the following signs or symptoms:. Newborns and young infants may not have the classic signs and... http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=3219AFB2-F322-4AEB-9EE4A9B6657E6F...
5. meningitis -- Information from Harvard Medical School
Symptoms may be milder in cases of viral meningitis, while in cases of bacterial meningitis, symptoms may come on quite suddenly. The symptoms of meningitis vary, but often include:. If your child is exhibiting symptoms of meningitis, contact... http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9608.html#symptoms
6. Meningitis in Children Symptoms -- EMedicineHealth Consumer Information
Normally, meningitis causes fever, lethargy, and a decreased mental status (problems thinking), but these symptoms are often hard to detect in young children. Meningitis in Children Symptoms. Doctors need to treat meningitis to decide the exact... http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10079-3.asp |
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