Meningitis is usually caused by infection from viruses or micro-organisms. Meningitis can be diagnosed through blood tests such as blood cultures and blood count. Lumbar puncture analyzes the cerebrospinal fluid; it checks and terminates the herniation of the brain. Prior to lumbar puncture MRI and CT scan is done to check the status. In severe [...]...

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and fluid that surrounds the brain. People sometimes refer to it as spinal meningitis. Meningitis can be caused by either viral or bacterial infection. It is important to know that meningitis can be life threatening in severe cases. This is because of the inflammation’s [...]...

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and fluid that surrounds the brain. People sometimes refer to it as spinal meningitis. Meningitis can be caused by either viral or bacterial infection. It is important to know that meningitis can be life threatening in severe cases. This is because of the inflammation’s [...]...