Meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes (meninges) covering the brain and the spinal cord. Although the most common causes are infection (bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic), chemical agents and even tumor cells may cause meningitis. Encephalitis and brain abscess can complicate infective meningitis.

See also

• Bacterial meningitis
• Aseptic meningitis
• Viral meningitis
• Fungal meningitis
• Parasitic meningitis
• Drug-induced aseptic meningitis