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Bacterial Meningitis Inflammation Meninges Caused Infection Central Nervous

Front What is bacterial meningitis?
Back It is an inflammation of the meninges caused by a bacterial infection, and is a central nervous system infection in which the patient may complain of a headache, stiff neck, fever, and sensitivity to light.

Tags: 15, emergencies, neurologic

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