2. Con…. • The inflammation from meningitis typically triggers symptoms
such as headache, fever and a stiff neck.
• An Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes typically
caused by an infection.
• Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection but can also be
viral or fungal. Vaccines can prevent some forms of meningitis.
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4. Symptoms – Early meningitis symptoms may be similar to the flu.
Symptoms may develop over several hours or over a few
days.Possible symptoms in anyone older than the age of 2
years include:Sudden high fever.Stiff neck.Severe
headache.Nausea or vomiting.Confusion or trouble
concentrating.Seizures.Sleepiness or trouble
waking.Sensitivity to light.No appetite or thirst.Skin rash in
some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis
5. Signs in
newborns..
• Newborns and infants may show these signs:High fever.Constant
crying.Being very sleepy or irritable.Trouble waking from sleep.Being
inactive or sluggish.Not waking to eat.Poor feeding.Vomiting.A bulge in
the soft spot on top of the baby’s head.Stiffness in the body and
neck.Infants with meningitis may be hard to comfort. They may even cry
harder when held.
7. Management
1. Prevention
Common bacteria or viruses
that can cause meningitis can
spread through coughing,
sneezing, kissing, or sharing
eating utensils, a toothbrush
or a cigarette.These steps
can help prevent meningitis:
8. Con……..
Wash your hands. Careful hand-
washing helps prevent the spread
of germs. Teach children to wash
their hands often, especially before
eating and after using the toilet,
spending in a crowded public place
or petting animals. Show them how
to thoroughly wash and rinse their
hands.
Practice good hygiene. Don’t share
drinks, foods, straws, eating
utensils, lip balms or toothbrushes
with anyone else. Teach children
and teens to avoid sharing these
items too.
