Meningitis is a serious, scary and often fatal disease that
takes victims by surprise in the most devastating way. There are
several different ways to contract this disease and often
getting treatment early saves lives. This disease involves
inflamed meninges that cover the brain stem and spinal cord. It
is also called Spinal Meningitis. Some of the symptoms of
Meningitis include nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and
disorientation. This is during the early stages when it’s the
most important time to get to the doctor. If a person has been
exposed to another person who has had Meningitis, they should go
to the doctor for treatment as a precaution. The illness can be
caused by bacteria, viruses or infections, cancer, injuries and
taking certain drugs. If not treated, Meningitis is generally
fatal. Smaller children may not have the same symptoms as adults
or be able to correctly describe them. People in schools or
other places where there crowds of people are at an increased
risk because of the number o