New Delhi, March 23 -- If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms such as fever, neck stiffness, or confusion, it is important to seek medical intervention at once. These are the classic triad of symptoms for meningitis, a disease which happens due to inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can also cause nausea as well as make you sensitive to light. The major causes are certain bacteria, fungi or parasites, and the severity of the disease depends on how you got it in the first place. Read on to know more about the causes, as well as the line of treatment.

What is meningitis?

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spin...