Meningitis (patient information)

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How do I know if I have meningitis and what are the symptoms of meningitis?

• Fever and chills
• Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
• Photophobia
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Mental status changes, such as lethargy, irritability, confusion, difficulty to concentrate, sleepiness or difficulty waking up
• Skin rashes

Where to find medical care for meningitis?

Directions to Hospitals Treating meningitis

Copyleft Sources

http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/about/faq.html

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/meningitis.html

http://children.webmd.com/vaccines/tc/meningitis-topic-overview

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000680.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/meningitis/DS00118