Symptoms
Causes
Prevention
Complications
What are 3 treatments of meningitis?
Treatments include:antibiotics given directly into a vein.fluids given directly into a vein to prevent dehydration.oxygen through a face mask if there are any breathing difficulties.steroid medication to help reduce any swelling around the brain, in some cases.
Is meningitis curable on its own?
Viral meningitis will usually get better on its own and rarely causes any long-term problems. Most people with bacterial meningitis who are treated quickly will also make a full recovery, although some are left with serious long-term problems.
How do people get meningitis?
Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A bacterial or viral infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord usually causes the swelling. However, injuries, cancer, certain drugs, and other types of infections also can cause meningitis.
How do adults get meningitis?
Common bacteria or viruses that can cause meningitis can spread through coughing, sneezing, kissing, or sharing eating utensils, a toothbrush or a cigarette.