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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?
Young children often exhibit nonspecific symptoms such as irritability, drowsiness, or poor feeding.
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?
Meningitis can be life-threatening because of the inflammation's proximity to the brain and spinal cord.
How can some forms of meningitis be prevented?
Some forms of meningitis are preventable by immunization with the meningococcal, mumps, pneumococcal, and Hib vaccines.
Test your knowledge of meningitis symptoms with this quiz. Explore the common and less typical signs of meningitis to enhance your understanding of this condition.
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