Symptoms

Know The Symptoms

Vomiting ~ Headaches ~ Drowsiness ~ Seizures ~ High Temperature~ Joint Pain ~ Stiff Neck ~ Rash ~ Dislike of Light ~ A High-Pitched Cry ~ Dislike of Being Held ~ Arching Back ~ Blank Expression ~ Pale Skin Color

High fever, headache, and stiff neck are common symptoms of meningitis in anyone over the age of 2 years. These symptoms can develop over several hours, or they may take 1 to 2 days. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, discomfort looking into bright lights, confusion, and sleepiness. In newborns and small infants, the classic symptoms of fever, headache, and neck stiffness may be absent or difficult to detect, and the infant may only appear slow or inactive, or be irritable, have vomiting, or be feeding poorly. As the disease progresses, patients of any age may have seizures.

Information provided www.cdc.gov