Meningitis videos
Granskad av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Lawrence HigginsUrsprungligen publicerad 26 Jun 2025
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Meningitis can develop quickly and be life-threatening, so knowing the signs and how to respond is crucial. Our clear, easy-to-understand videos cover everything from what meningitis is and what causes it, to how to use the glass test to spot a worrying rash, and the vaccines available to protect you and your family.
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Overview
Hjärnhinneinflammation is an inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by an infection. If left untreated, meningitis can be life threatening.
What is meningitis?
Is meningitis life threatening?
Causes
Tillbaka till innehållMeningitis is mainly caused by bacterial or viral infections. It can also be caused by fungal infections or parasites.
How do you get bacterial meningitis?
What is the most common cause of meningitis in children?
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Symptoms
Tillbaka till innehållSymptoms of meningitis often include a sudden high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, nausea or vomiting, confusion, and sometimes a rash.
What are the symptoms of meningitis in children?
Where does your neck hurt with meningitis?
Diagnosis
Tillbaka till innehållThe meningitis glass test is a simple way to check for a rash that could indicate meningitis. The test involves pressing a clear glass gently against the skin, and if the rash doesn’t fade or disappear under the pressure, it might be a sign of meningitis.
What is the meningitis glass test?
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Vaccination
Tillbaka till innehållThere are several vaccines available that protect against different types of meningitis-causing bacteria, including vaccines for meningococcal och pneumococcal.
How do you get vaccinated against meningitis?
Why do teenagers need a meningitis vaccine?
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Lawrence Higgins
Managing editor
BSc, Post Graduate Diploma
As managing editor of Patient.info Lawrence looks after all of our features and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers.
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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
General Practitioner, Medical Author
MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH
Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS Doctor, based in Oxfordshire.
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Next review due: 26 Jun 2028
26 Jun 2025 | Ursprungligen publicerad
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