What is a Meningitis ?

Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and three membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.

Other symptoms of meningitis in babies can include:

  • jaundice (a yellowish tint to the skin)
  • stiffness of the body and neck
  • a lower-than-normal temperature
  • a weak suck
  • a high-pitched cry

Signs and Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light)
  • Altered mental status (confusion)

Complications

  • Hearing loss.
  • Memory problems.
  • Learning disabilities.
  • Brain damage.
  • Trouble walking.
  • Seizures.
  • Kidney failure.
  • Shock.
  • Death.
Achievements
Dr. Vivek M. Agrawal has been associated with VIMS HOSPITAL as chief consultant Neurosurgeon/ Spine surgeon since its beginning. Till JULY 2022, he has performed more that 700 Brain and spine surgeries and seen more than 5500 OPD patients. He has been doing regular CMEs and free Camps for the patients benefit.
He is doing all kinds of brain and spine related surgeries including complex vascular surgeries, endoscopic surgeries, minimally invasive spine surgeries