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What are the common symptoms of meningitis?
What are the common symptoms of meningitis?
The most common symptoms of meningitis are fever, intense headache, vomiting, neck stiffness, and occasionally photophobia.
What are the non-specific symptoms of meningitis in young children?
What are the non-specific symptoms of meningitis in young children?
Young children often exhibit nonspecific symptoms such as irritability, drowsiness, or poor feeding.
What are the possible causes of meningitis?
What are the possible causes of meningitis?
The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Non-infectious causes include malignancy, subarachnoid hemorrhage, chronic inflammatory disease, and certain drugs.
Why is meningitis classified as a medical emergency?
Why is meningitis classified as a medical emergency?
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How can some forms of meningitis be prevented?
How can some forms of meningitis be prevented?
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