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2. Bacterial Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland...

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   What are the symptoms of bacterial meningitis? Bacterial meningitis symptoms typically come on suddenly, often within 24 hours of exposure. Symptoms may include: Fever. Headache. Inability to lower your chin to your chest due to a stiff neck. Flu-like symptoms. Nausea and vomiting. Photophobia (sensitivity to light). Confusion (altered mental ...

3. Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Germs that enter the bloodstream and travel to the brain and spinal cord cause bacterial meningitis. But bacterial meningitis also can happen when bacteria directly enter the meninges. This may be caused by an ear or sinus infection or a skull fracture. Rarely, some surgeries can cause it.

4. About Bacterial Meningitis - CDC

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   Symptoms. People with bacterial meningitis usually have typical meningitis symptoms. When to seek emergency care‎. Anyone with symptoms of meningitis should see a healthcare provider right away. A healthcare provider can determine if you have meningitis, what's causing it, and the best treatment.

5. Meningitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland...

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   Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and non-infectious conditions can cause meningitis. Symptoms include fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting and light sensitivity. If you think you have meningitis, go to the ER immediately.

6. Bacterial Meningitis - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   What are the symptoms of bacterial meningitis? The most common symptoms of bacterial meningitis are: Painful, stiff neck with limited range of motion. Headaches. High fever. Feeling confused or sleepy. Bruising easily all over the body. A rash on the skin. Sensitivity to light. These are symptoms to look for in children: Irritability. Vomiting ...

7. Bacterial Meningitis: Causes and How It’s Spread - Healthline

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   The hallmark symptoms of bacterial meningitis are: high fever. stiff neck. severe headache. If you develop the disease, you may also experience: nausea. vomiting. sensitivity to bright light....

8. Meningitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   CT scan. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) X-ray. Treatment depends on the type of meningitis. Bacterial meningitis. New-onset bacterial meningitis needs treatment right away with antibiotics given through a vein, called intravenous antibiotics. Sometimes corticosteroids are part of the treatment.

9. Meningitis Symptoms and Warning Signs - WebMD

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   Watch for bacterial meningitis symptoms that show up quickly, such as: A stiff neck Headache; High fever; Confusion; Rash; Nausea and vomiting; Light sensitivity; Children with bacterial ...

10. Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO)

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    Meningitis is potentially fatal within 24 hours and requires urgent medical attention. It usually cannot be safely cared for at home. Meningitis caused by viruses or bacteria can have similar symptoms. Meningitis can vary in severity, appropriate treatment and care depending on the cause.

11. Meningitis - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and...

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    The signs of meningitis may include: Sudden fever. Severe headache. Nausea or vomiting. Double vision. Sensitivity to bright light. Stiffness in the neck. Distinctive rashes are typically seen in some forms of the disease. Bacterial meningitis may be associated with kidney and adrenal gland failure and shock.