Symptoms of meningitis A person experiencing meningitis may have
a fever, headache, sensitivity to light, and stiff neck. But
sometimes symptoms of meningitis are even more severe. As
meningitis may result in brain damage and stroke by blocking
blood vessels to the brain, it's important to notice symptoms of
meningitis and get a diagnosis quickly. Early symptoms of
meningitis During the early stages of meningitis, symptoms may
be confused for influenza (the flu). Early symptoms, developing
over one or two days, include: Symptoms of meningitis in
children Babies and young children may exhibit different
symptoms than adults, including: Seizures may occur as the
infection progresses in patients of all ages. Meningitis can
further damage organs of the body and be life-threatening.
Adrenal gland failure, behavioral problems, blindness, hearing
loss, kidney failure, learning disabilities, and speech loss can
also occur due to meningitis. When to seek help Because
meningitis can be life-threatening, it is important