About 2 days. :)
spinal meningitis is very devastating. early symptoms include repeated headaches, constant fever, neck pains or an outbreak of a rash. long term symptoms are vomiting, nausea, restless sleeping, or discomfort to brightness.
Headaches are a very common symptom of spinal meningitis. also relative to spinal meningitis is severe spinal pain, oddly colored discharge, and problems being able to sit or stand too long.
Meningococcal Meningitis, which can be vaccinated against, lasts from 2 to 10 (commonly 3 to 4) days, symptoms include Headache, nausea, stiff neck, fever. Minimum exclusion from others is until physician permits return.
Meningitis symptoms can often be confused with the common flu but tend to develop more rapidly and severely. High fever, confusion, fatigue, loss of appetite and thirst, skin rash, seizures, headache and stiffness in the neck are common symptoms of meningitis. See a doctor if you experience these symptoms suddenly.
If you or someone you know are sick you should see a doctor. With that said, they are all symptoms of meningitis.
People with viral meningitis often have flu-like symptoms; headaches, fever, etc. Depending on the severity of the meningitis, they can also have muscle stiffness, muscle or joint pain, nausea, diarrhea, and some sensitivity to light.
Dexamethasone is used in treatment of pyogenic meningitis in adults. Dexamethasone is not indicated for children with pyogenic meningitis if the symptoms are advanced.
Symptoms of listerial meningitis occur about four days after the flu-like symptoms and include fever, personality change, uncoordinated muscle movement, tremors, muscle contractions, seizures, and slipping in and out of consciousness.
Similarly, debilitated elderly patients may not have fever or other identifiable symptoms of meningitis.
Fever is indeed a sypmptom of meningitis. Symptoms of meningitis are very similar to the flu. They include fever, headache, vomiting, stiffness, and sleepiness. A doctor should always be consulted regarding meningitis.
Fever Vomiting Intense headache Stiff neck
Scientists described the symptoms in Geneva, Switzerland.