What are the two main types of Meningitis & their symptoms

Viral and bacterial infections are the most common factor  of meningitis. There are several  other forms of meningitis. Like  as  include cryptococcal, which is caused by a fungal infection, and carcinomatous, which is cancer-related. These types are less common.

Viral meningitis

Viral meningitis is the most  important and common type of meningitis. Viruses in the Enterovirus category cause 85 %  of cases. These are more common during the summer and fall, as follows:-

• Coxsackievirus A
• Coxsackievirus B
• Echoviruses

Bacterial meningitis is contagious and caused by infection from certain bacteria. It is dangerous  if left undiagnosed. Between 5 to 40 % of children and 20 to 50 % of adults with this condition die.

The most common types of bacteria that cause bacterial meningitis are follows:-

• Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is basically situated  in the respiratory tract, sinuses, and nasal cavity and can cause known as  pneumococcal meningitis.
• Neisseria meningitidis, which is surrounding through saliva and other respiratory fluids and causes what’s known as meningococcal meningitis.
• Haemophilus influenza, which can cause not only meningitis but infection of the blood, inflammation of the windpipe, cellulitis, and infectious arthritis
• Listeria monocytogenes, which are foodborne bacteria

Viral meningitis symptoms

Viral meningitis in infants may cause:

• Decreased appetite
• Irritability
• Sleepiness
• Fever

In adults, viral meningitis may cause:

• Headaches
• Fever
• Stiff neck
• Seizures
• Sensitivity to bright light
• Sleepiness
• Vomiting
• Less appetite

Bacterial meningitis symptoms

Bacterial meningitis symptoms develop suddenly. They may include:

• Psychological status
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sensitivity to light
• Irritability
• Headache
• Fever
• Chills
• Stiff neck