How long does Meningitis last?
This will vary depending on the type of meningitis, certain bacterial forms being the most severe. How is Meningitis treated? — If meningitis is suspected, medical advice should be sought immediately. Because some of the early symptoms might be similar to other conditions, a high level of suspicion is required, especially with children. — Prevention is better than cure! Effective vaccines are now available against some types of meningitis. — Individuals with bacterial meningitis are hospitalized and treated with antibiotics given directly into a vein, in order to achieve the rapid high blood and tissue levels of antibiotic that this life-threatening condition requires. — People with viral meningitis may not require specific treatment, but they are usually observed in a hospital and examined to ensure they do not have bacterial meningitis. Other medicines used to control the symptoms may include: — Anticonvulsant medications to prevent or treat seizures. — Corticosteroid drugs to
