Avoid Meningitis Mayhem: What You Need To Know

8. Fungal Meningitis

Fungal meningitis is usually caused by a rare fungus that spreads to the spinal cord via the blood. Anyone can be infected with fungal meningitis; however, it is most common in people with a weakened immune system or cancer. It is one of the most common causes of meningitis in Africa. Unlike viral and bacterial meningitis, fungal meningitis is not spread through contact with an infected person. It develops after a fungus reaches the bloodstream and spreads to another area of the body, such as the brain or spinal cord.