Meningitis Articles A-Z
A meningitis diagnosis is based on the patient's symptoms, physical exam, and test results. This eMedTV article discusses meningitis diagnosis in detail and describes important imaging procedures (such as an MRI) that are used to diagnose meningitis.
Meningitis research is focused on many topics, including inflammation and the central nervous system. This eMedTV article discusses this research in detail and describes other areas of meningitis research, such as new treatment options.
Common meningitis symptoms in people over the age of two include high fever, headache, and stiff neck. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed list of the common and uncommon symptoms of meningitis.
Meningitis treatment can include IV antibiotics, bed rest, and IV antifungal medications. As this eMedTV page explains, the choice of treatment depends on the type of meningitis a person has. This page provides an overview of meningitis treatment.