Avoid Meningitis Mayhem: What You Need To Know
February 24, 2017
Meningitis is characterized by inflammation of the meninges or the three layers of tissue that protect and cover the spinal cord and brain. The inflammation is caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Most cases of meningitis are caused by an airborne viral or bacterial infection that is spread through coughing and sneezing, but in rare cases, it may be caused by inflammatory disease, drug allergies, and cancer. Treatment differs depending on the cause of the infection.