1 Aseptic meningitis is a term referring to the broad category of meningitis that is not caused by bacteria. 2  Approximately 50% of aseptic meningitis is due to viral infections. 3  Other less common causes include.  drug reactions or allergies,
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But if the infection passes into the bloodstream and then into the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, it can affect the nerves and travel to the brain and/or surrounding membranes, causing inflammation. This inflammation and swelling causes the symptoms of meningitis. Other causes of spinal meningitis include: 1  Fungal infection. 2  Some types of cancer. 3  Traumatic injury to the head or spine. 4  Inflammatory disease (such as lupus)  Reaction to certain medications or medical treatments.
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck. Most cases of meningitis in the U.S. are caused by a viral infection, but bacterial and fungal infections are other causes. Some cases of meningitis improve without treatment in a few weeks.
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In some cases of bacterial meningitis, the bacteria spread to the meninges from a severe head trauma or a severe local infection, such as a serious ear infection (otitis media) or nasal sinus infection (sinusitis).
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Spinal meningitis is an infection of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. Once infection starts, it can spread rapidly through the body. Without treatment it can cause brain damage in a matter of hours and can be fatal within 24 hours. In adults, symptoms include:
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This inflammation and swelling causes the symptoms of meningitis. Other causes of spinal meningitis include: 1  Fungal infection. 2  Some types of cancer. 3  Traumatic injury to the head or spine.  Inflammatory disease (such as lupus)
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Spinal meningitis is inflammation of the tissue surrounding the spinal cord and brain. Spinal meningitis is a condition that causes inflammation and swelling in the lining of the brain and spinal cord. The swelling that results can harm or destroy nerve cells and cause bleeding in the brain.
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Meningitis in Adults Quick Overview. Meningitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of the meninges, the tough layer of tissue that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. If not treated, meningitis can lead to brain swelling and cause permanent disability, coma, and even death.
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1 The most serious form of meningitis is bacterial.  Even with treatment, bacterial meningitis can be fatal some of the time. If bacterial meningitis progresses rapidly, in 24 hours or less, death may occur in more than half of those who develop it, even with proper medical treatment.
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Most cases are caused by bacteria or viruses, but some can be due to certain medications or illnesses. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but is usually serious and can be life threatening if not treated right away.
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what are the symptoms of spinal meningitis
Headache, fever and a stiff neck are the symptoms of spinal meningitis. Headache, fever, and a stiff neck are the symptoms of spinal meningitis.