Know about Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection of the brain and spinal cord. It is especially damaging to the brain's delicate meninges, which are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis may affect anyone, particularly children. There are three forms of meningitis: viral, bacterial, and fungal. Bacterial meningitis is quite serious, however viral meningitis is not as serious since many people afflicted with it recover quickly and the infection cures on its own without the need for medical intervention. Another kind of meningitis is caused by a fungus, which is very uncommon. This uncommon illness generally affects the elderly and the immunocompromised (AIDS and HIV-infected persons). What Causes Meningitis? Meningitis is a brain infection. Meningitis is often caused by bacterial or viral diseases. The spinal cord or brain may not necessarily be the site of infection. This indicates that the infection might spread to other parts of the body, such as the throat, sinuses, or ears. ...