Meningitis
Emergencyहिंदी: साइटोमेगालो मोनोन्यूक्लिओसिस मस्तिष्क ज्वर · தமிழ்: சைட்டோமெகலோவைரஸ் மூளைக்காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸೈಟೋಮೆಗಾಲೊವೈರಸ್ ಮೆನಿಂಜೈಟಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: సైటోమెగలోవైరస్ మెనింజైటిస్ · বাংলা: সাইটোমেগালো মেনিনজাইটিস · मराठी: सायटोमेगालो मेनिन्जायटीस · ગુજરાતી: સાયટોમેગાલો મેનિન્જાઇટિસ
About this condition
Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It causes severe headache with fever, stiff neck, and vomiting. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization and antibiotic treatment.
Common symptoms
high feversevere headachestiff neckvomitingsensitivity to lightconfusion
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When to see a doctor: immediately
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Meningitis?
high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Meningitis common in India?
Meningitis is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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