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Symptoms
- Fever and chills
- Severe headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stiff neck (meningismus)
- Sensitivity to light (phytophobia)
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
- Decreased Concienciesnous
- Rapid breathing
- (severe neck stiffness, ultimately resulting in a characteristic arched posture-seen in infants or small children)
- Bulging fontanelles (the soft spots in a baby's skull may bulge)
- Poor feeding or irritability in children
- Severe pain in legs and/or hands
- pale skin and blueish lips
What else can I help you with?
Meningitis Signs and Symptoms?
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.
How long until you get the symptoms of meningitis?
About 2 days. :)
What would a soar throat stiff neck and rash be?
If you or someone you know are sick you should see a doctor. With that said, they are all symptoms of meningitis.
What symptoms come with the sickness viral 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.
What are the key differences between bacterial and viral meningitis, and how can they be distinguished in terms of symptoms and treatment?
Bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria, while viral meningitis is caused by viruses. Bacterial meningitis is typically more severe and can be life-threatening, while viral meningitis is usually less severe and resolves on its own. Symptoms of bacterial meningitis include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, and confusion, while viral meningitis symptoms are similar but milder. Bacterial meningitis is treated with antibiotics, while viral meningitis does not respond to antibiotics and is managed with supportive care. A lumbar puncture can help distinguish between the two types of meningitis by analyzing the cerebrospinal fluid.
What is the Role of dexamethasone in pyogenic meningitis in children?
Dexamethasone is used in treatment of pyogenic meningitis in adults. Dexamethasone is not indicated for children with pyogenic meningitis if the symptoms are advanced.
What are the symptoms of listerial meningitis?
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.
Why is it difficult to detect meningitis in the elderly?
Similarly, debilitated elderly patients may not have fever or other identifiable symptoms of meningitis.
Does chemical meningitis go away?
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Is fever a symptom 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.
Definition of chemical meningitis?
Someone who had disc surgery and developed meningitis. If they had a recent bout of Shingles just prior to surgery could it be the cause. How do you test spinal fluid for Herpes Virus? Could it be the cause of Chemical Meningitis?
What are the symptoms of viral meningitis and how can they be identified?
Symptoms of viral meningitis include headache, fever, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, and nausea. These symptoms can be identified through a physical exam, blood tests, and a spinal tap to analyze cerebrospinal fluid.
