ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges. The inflammation from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck.

Detailed explanation-2: -Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A bacterial or viral infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord usually causes the swelling. However, injuries, cancer, certain drugs, and other types of infections also can cause meningitis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Having a stiff neck and flu-like symptoms could be a sign of meningitis, a serious condition that occurs when the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord become infected and inflamed. If your neck is stiff, and you also have a fever and/or an especially painful headache, you could have meningitis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Selected third-generation cephalosporins (ie, cefotaxime and ceftriaxone) are the beta-lactams of choice in the empiric treatment of meningitis.

Detailed explanation-5: -Painful, stiff neck with limited range of motion. Headaches. High fever. Feeling confused or sleepy. Bruising easily all over the body. A rash on the skin. Sensitivity to light.