How long can bacterial meningitis last?

The type of meningitis that a person is diagnosed with plays a big role in determining how long the disease takes its toll. Some types of meningitis take a longer time to heal or treat because of two factors: the nature of the disease and/or the type of medication that is involved. read more

Bacterial meningitis. Acute bacterial meningitis usually presents within 24 hours of the start of infection due to the severity of symptoms. read more

How long bacterial meningitis can last and what is the outcome of the disease depends on a lot of factors. Age is an important factor- infants (less than 1yr of age) and old people have a higher risk of complications and fatality. read more