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Meningitis-Bacterial
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Meningitis-Bacterial
This organism is spread by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of a carrier or ill person. Transmission can occur by sharing saliva via eating utensils, glassware, cigarettes, toothbrushes or kisses, and when people sleep near each other or share a household.
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Meningitis-Bacterial
Meningitis symptoms include sudden onset of fever, headache, and stiff neck. There are often other symptoms, such as:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Photophobia (increased sensitivity to light)
- Altered mental status (confusion)
In newborns and babies, the meningitis symptoms of fever, headache, and neck stiffness may be absent or difficult to notice. The baby may be irritable, vomit, feed poorly, or appear to be slow or inactive. In young babies, doctors may also look for a bulging fontanelle (soft spot on infant's head) or abnormal reflexes. If you think your baby or child has any of these symptoms, call the doctor right away.
Symptoms of bacterial meningitis can appear quickly or over several days. Typically they develop within 3 to 7 days after exposure.