Here's what bacterial meningitis is, how it's different from viral and other types of meningitis, and what treatment can be ...
Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Meningitis can be contagious, and people with weak immune systems are especially ...
Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MDMedically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD The meninges of the brain and spinal cord are three layers of membranes: the dura mater, arachnoid mater ...
The infection can spread to the meninges, a protective layer of tissue that pads your brain and spinal cord. This layer expands when fighting the infection. However, while it is protecting your ...