What is meningitis?
Meningitis and meningococcal are not the same but are related both can be fatal and require immediate medical attention. Meningitis is the swelling of the membranes which surround and protect the brain and spinal cord, often caused by infections. Meningoccocal is specifically caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria and can lead to meningitis, septicemia or both.
What are the symptoms?
Young people aged between 13 – 25 years are considered to be a high-risk age group of contracting meningitis. Meningitis can cause several noticeable symptoms, including: Severe headache Fever Stiff neck Sensitivity to light Nausea and vomiting. Confusion or trouble concentrating Rash (especially in bacterial meningitis) Cold hands and feet Rapid breathing Feeling like you […]
How do you catch it?
Meningitis can spread quickly and in several ways: Close contact – Bacterial and viral meningitis can spread through hugs, kisses, or sharing drinks and utensils, vapes or even lipsticks. Airborne droplets – It can spread through coughing, sneezing, or talking. Contact with infected fluids – Touching saliva, mucus, or other bodily fluids from someone sick […]
Can you die from meningitis?
Yes, meningitis kills, it is very serious and if untreated can be life-threatening