What are the early symptoms of meningitis?

Viral meningitis symptoms may also develop quickly or over several days. Fever, severe headache, and neck stiffness are the hallmark symptoms of meningitis. Others include: Nausea and vomiting; Confusion and disorientation (acting "goofy") Drowsiness or sluggishness; Sensitivity to bright light; Poor appetite; More severe symptoms include seizure and coma. In infants, symptoms may include fever, irritability, poor feeding, and lethargy. read more

It’s easy to mistake the early signs and symptoms of meningitis with the flu due to the fact that it causes the same achy stiffness, headache, and high fever. However, Meningitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. read more

Signs and symptoms in children and adults vary slightly to those in babies and toddlers. Meningitis and septicaemia often happen together so be aware of all the signs and symptoms. The symptoms can appear in any order and so might not appear at all, so trust your instincts, learn the signs today. read more