There are four types of meningitis: bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis, fungal meningitis and non-infectious meningitis. General speaking, symptoms of bacterial meningitis usually appear suddenly. Symptoms of viral meningitis may appear suddenly or develop gradually over a period of days. Symptoms caused by fungal meningitis and non-infectious meningitis may develop relatively gradually. The most common symptoms of each type of meningitis include:
Fever and chills Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Photophobia Severe headache Stiff neck Mental status changes, such as lethargy, irritability, confusion, difficulty to concentrate, sleepiness or difficulty waking up Skin rashes
What are the symptoms of Meningitis?
There are four types of meningitis: bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis, fungal meningitis and non-infectious meningitis. General speaking, symptoms of bacterial meningitis usually appear suddenly. Symptoms of viral meningitis may appear suddenly or develop gradually over a period of days. Symptoms caused by fungal meningitis and non-infectious meningitis may develop relatively gradually. The most common symptoms of each type of meningitis include:
Fever and chills Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Photophobia Severe headache {{ORGANIZATION}} neck Mental status changes, such as lethargy, irritability, confusion, difficulty to concentrate, sleepiness or difficulty waking up Skin rashes