Bacterial meningitis
Bacterial meningitis is the more serious form of the two. It is commonly caused by three types of bacteria, which are:
- Haemophilus influenzae type b
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
People of all ages can actually carry these bacteria without becoming ill, but they could infect others by coughing or sneezing. If a person is infected with the bacterial kind, it is strongly advised for them to seek medical attention immediately.
Treatment and prevention
To treat this condition, doctors give patients under hospital care intravenous antibiotics. Anti-convulsant, cortisone, and sedative medications may also be used in case of complications.
Bacterial meningitis can be prevented by immunization. The specific vaccines that can protect a person from bacterial meningitis are the Hib immunization, the meningococcal ACWY vaccine, the Meningococcal B vaccine, and the Pneumococcal vaccine.
Viral meningitis
A number of different viruses cause this condition. These include:
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