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There is no Vaccine, however taking other vaccines usually helps as many other viruses can cause Meningitis. Washing hands is also effective against Meningitis

Diagnosis can happen by swabbing nose, taking stool, blood sample, or fluid near the spine.

There is no Treatment as most patients recover in 7-10 days but there is antiviral medicine to help with the recovery

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Non-polio enteroviruses are one of the most common causes of meningitis. Other viruses that can cause meningitis include but are not limited to: Mumps virus, Herpesviruses, Measles, Influenza, and West Nile virus.

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One of the problems with Meningitis is that its difficult to diagnose in an early stage

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Diagnosis can happen by swabbing nose, taking stool, blood sample, or fluid near the spine.

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Meningitis is a disease caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. The inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is also referred to as spinal meningitis.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33392820/
https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/viral.html#symptoms

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- Fever
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Sleepiness
- Lethargy

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Viral Meningitis is the most common type of Meningitis. It isn't the most aggressive virus, however young babies and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to experience harsher effects.