Infectious meningitis

Infectious meningitis

Definition

Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and/or spinal cord caused by an infectious agent (viral, bacterial, or fungal). Symptoms include headache, fever, vomiting, neck stiffness, photophobia, confusion, and seizures.

Also known as infectious meningitis, infective meningitis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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