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Varicella-zoster virus meningitis with hypoglycorrhachia, presenting with painless occipital herpes zoster mimicking atopic dermatitis
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a known cause of meningoencephalitis, typically in immunocompromised inpatients. We report a ...
University of Bristol7y
Meningitis - questions and answers
Yes. The small number of people who get meningitis or septicaemia normally develop symptoms within two to seven days of being exposed to the bacteria. 6. Who decides what to do if there is a suspected ...
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5 Signs Of Meningitis In Infants: Here's When To Seek Help
“If meningitis is suspected, a doctor is likely to order a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, to test cerebrospinal fluid for infection. Blood tests, imaging scans, and other tools are used to ...
British Red Cross2y
Meningitis: Learn first aid
Meningitis is an illness where the linings that surround the brain and spinal cord swell up. It can be caused by bacteria or viruses, and can happen to anyone at any age. Do not wait for all the ...