Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that line the brain and spinal cord, which can be caused by viruses, bacteria and even parasites.

The most characteristic symptom of meningitis is stiff neck stiffness, which makes neck movements, as well as headaches and nausea difficult. Treatment is based on the identified microorganism and can be performed with retrovirals, antibiotics, analgesics or corticosteroids.

• Viral meningitis is a type of meningitis caused by viruses.
• Which is most common in summer and in people over the age of 15.
• This type of meningitis is less severe and develops flu-like symptoms.
• Such as fever.
• Discomfort and aches.
• Symptoms that.
• If treated properly.
• Can go away within 10 days.

Transmission occurs through direct contact with the secretions of infected people, so it is important to take preventive measures such as washing hands properly and avoiding close contact with infected people. Learn how to identify and treat viral meningitis.

Herpetic meningitis is caused by the herpes virus and, although viral meningitis, is severe because it can cause inflammation of several regions of the brain, the condition is called meningoencephalitis. Learn more about herptic meningitis.

Bacterial meningitis is more severe than viral meningitis and corresponds to inflammation of meninges caused by bacteria such as Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Haemophilus influenzae. Bacteria enter the body through the airways, reach the bloodstream and go to the brain, turning the brains on.

This type of meningitis is characterized by high fever, vomiting and mental confusion, for example, and, if left untreated, can endanger a person’s life. Treatment is done with antibiotics based on the bacteria identified during the microbiological examination. Here’s how to identify bacterial meningitis.

Bacterial meningitis caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis is called meningococcal meningitis and, although rare, occurs most often in children and the elderly, especially when conditions exist that weaken the immune system. This type of meningitis is characterized by stiffness in the neck, with difficulty bending the neck, severe headaches, presence of violet spots on the skin and intolerance to light and noise. Understand what meningococcal meningitis is.

Meningitis is treated most of the time with the person admitted to the hospital to monitor the patient’s progress and avoid possible complications. Find out what the consequences of meningitis are.

Eosinophil meningitis is a rare type of meningitis caused by infection with the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which infects slugs, snails and snails. People become infected by eating meat from animals contaminated with the parasite or food contaminated with the secretions of these animals.

The main symptoms of this type of meningitis are severe headache, nausea, vomiting and neck stiffness, and treatment is done with medications to relieve symptoms and reduce inflammation, such as pain relievers and corticosteroids. Learn more about eosinophil meningitis.