As this eMedTV article explains, meningitis is an infection in the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. It is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. This Web page discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of meningitis.
Viral meningitis is a serious but rarely fatal form of meningitis. As this eMedTV page explains, it's a lot like bacterial meningitis, except it's caused by a virus and it has no specific treatment. This page provides an overview of viral meningitis.
Bacterial meningitis is a serious form of meningitis that requires immediate medical attention. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at bacterial meningitis and its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Until recently, Hib disease was a cause of serious (often deadly) infections in children under age five. This eMedTV resource tells you what you need to know about Hib, including information on its symptoms, transmission, and prevention.
As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms of meningitis (such as headache, stiff neck, and high fever) can develop over several hours, or they may take 1 to 2 days. This Web page provides information on these and other symptoms of meningitis.
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 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.
There are many types of meningitis vaccine that can protect against different forms of the disease. This eMedTV resource describes these vaccines in detail and provides information on who should get them.
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.
Spinal meningitis is an infection in the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. As this eMedTV article explains, it is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. This Web page provides an overview of spinal meningitis.
The most common causes of spinal meningitis are bacterial or viral infections. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at these and other causes of spinal meningitis, such as fungal infections, certain types of cancer, and traumatic head injury.
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