Am i showing symptoms of Meningitis?
The most common symptoms among teens and young adults are: * A stiff and painful neck, especially when you try to touch your chin to your chest. * Fever. * Headache. * Vomiting. * Trouble staying awake. * Seizures. Children, older adults, and people with other medical problems may have different symptoms: * Babies may be cranky and refuse to eat. They may have a rash. They may cry when held. * Young children may act like they have the flu. They may cough or have trouble breathing. * Older adults and people with other medical problems may have only a slight headache and fever. It is very important to see a doctor right away if you or your child has these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell whether they are caused by viral or bacterial meningitis. And bacterial meningitis can be deadly if not treated right away. Treatment depends on the cause. See your doctor right away if you or your child has symptoms, because bacterial meningitis can be deadly if not treated right away. Bacterial meningi
