Bacterial meningitis treatment
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Causes of meningitis in adults
About Bacterial Meningitis
What it is
Several bacteria can cause meningitis. Leading U.S. causes include:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis or TB, is a less common cause.
Symptoms
People with bacterial meningitis usually have typical meningitis symptoms.
When to seek emergency care
Anyone with symptoms of meningitis should see a healthcare provider right away.
A healthcare provider can determine if you have meningitis, what's causing it, and the best treatment.
Complications
Complications can include seizures, coma, and death. Many of these bacteria are associated with another serious illness, sepsis.
Keep Reading:Sepsis
Risk factors
Certain factors increase a person's risk for getting bacterial meningitis.
Age
Some causes are more likely to affect certain age groups:
Certain medical conditions
Certain medical conditions, medications, and surgical procedures put people at increased risk, including:
- Having a weakened immune system
- Having a cerebrospinal fluid leak
- Not having a spleen
Group setting
Infectious diseases
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