Best Doctors for Meningitis Treatment in L B Nagar, Hyderabad

Meningitis is defined as the swelling or the inflammation of the structure around the brain. This can be due to an infection in the form of viral, bacterial or fungal causative factors. Meningitis has high reports of death especially in children. The presentation of meningitis depends on the onset if its acute or chronic and on the causative organism. The presenting signs are often stiffness of the neck, high fevers and shivers, altered mental status, exploding headaches leading to nausea and vomiting. Children also present with joint and muscle pains and have higher rates of breathes per minute. Meningitis is diagnosed by understanding the clinical symptoms. A lumbar puncture may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Meningitis is an emergency condition which can lead to dealth if action is not taken within a day of establishing the diagnosis. Meningitis caused by bacteria can be treated with antibiotic regimen.