Meningitis

Posted by admins on March 4, 2011 under Diseases and Conditions | Be the First to Comment

Meningitis

Meningitis means inflammation of the meninges or membranes which envelop the brain and spinal cord and protect their surfaces from contact with the skull and the bones of the spine.

The two main forms of meningitis are viral and bacterial.

Viral or aseptic meningitis is usually followed by a complete recovery generally in a matter of days. It can last for one or two weeks. It may follow an attack of mumps in the young child, can be associated with a viral gastroenteritis or an attack of glandular fever. In the new born baby and young infant there may be symptoms of lethargy and poor feeding without any signs to localise the problem to the head or neck. Read more of this article »