Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Meningitis is an infection and swelling, called inflammation, of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord These membranes are called meninges The inflammation from meningitis most often triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis in the United States Bacteria, parasites and fungi also can cause
Meningococcal vaccine (intramuscular route) - Side effects uses The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease Meningococcal infection can cause life-threatening illnesses, including meningococcal meningitis, which affects the brain, and meningococcemia, which affects the blood
Can Meningococcal Meningitis cause Parkinsons? - Mayo Clinic Connect The relationship between bacterial meningitis and the "neuronal damage caused by bacterial pathogen may, in the long-term, influence the onset of neurodegenerative disorders", like Parkinson's, is still being studied
Bacterial vs. viral infections: How do they differ? - Mayo Clinic Bacteria cause bacterial infections Viruses cause viral infections Antibiotic medicines kill or keep many bacteria from growing but don't treat viruses Antiviral medicines help the body clear out some viruses Bacteria Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms They can live in many different types of environments
Listeria infection - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic The germs that cause a listeria infection also can spread through the blood and into the brain and spinal cord If this happens, you might have: Fever and chills Flu-like symptoms such as muscle aches and fatigue Diarrhea or an upset stomach Headache Stiff neck Confusion or changes in alertness Loss of balance Seizures
Encephalitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms Encephalitis may cause many different symptoms including confusion, personality changes, seizures or trouble with movement Encephalitis also may cause changes in sight or hearing Most people with infectious encephalitis have flu-like symptoms, such as: Headache Fever Aches in muscles or joints Fatigue or weakness
Epiglottitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic The most common cause of epiglottitis in children was infection with Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacteria The bacterium also causes pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections
Thunderclap headaches - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms Thunderclap headaches are dramatic Symptoms include pain that: Strikes suddenly and severely Peaks within 60 seconds Can be accompanied by nausea or vomiting Thunderclap headaches might be accompanied by other signs and symptoms, such as: Altered mental state Fever Seizures These signs and symptoms might reflect the underlying cause Seek immediate medical attention for any headache