What are the Symptoms of Meningitis?

Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Nov 12, 2014

What are the Symptoms of Meningitis?

The symptoms of meningitis vary according to the age of the individual.

Adults - Usually the patient starts feeling unwell and develops:

High fever with chills
Neck rigidity (meningismus)
Severe headache
Sensitivity to bright light (photophobia)
Drowsiness
Nausea and vomiting
Seizure.

Babies and infants:

High fever
Vomiting
Refusing to feed
High pitched crying
A staring expression
Neck stiffness
Irritability
Bulging fontanelles

Published on Nov 12, 2014
Last Updated on Nov 12, 2014

Comments

DR.KABERIA Wednesday, November 21, 2012

please explain the pathophysiology of meningitis.

ennairam_23 Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Meningitis is a dangerous disease. My son had meningitis and we stayed in the hospital for 32 days. It is very costly too! The medicines are expensive. We almost lost him, too. Good thing the doctors are very good.

Dev162013 Saturday, January 11, 2014

Dear can u suggest me a doctor for this.

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