Symptoms of meningitis in children

summary

The bacteria that cause meningitis are very common. Many people, including children and adults, are infected with these bacteria without any symptoms of disease. These bacteria live in the nose or throat and are harmless. These people are called healthy carriers, which are the source of most infections compared to those who appear to be obviously ill. Let's talk about the symptoms of meningitis in children

Symptoms of meningitis in children

1. People can spread diseases only through close and direct contact, such as kissing, coughing or sneezing. The disease can also be spread through saliva or shared food, cups, water bottles, cigarettes, lipsticks, toothbrushes, or with a mouthpiece. Fortunately, bacteria will soon die in vitro, making these bacteria less infectious.

2. Babies are usually feverish and irritable, and may have difficulty eating and drowsiness. These children may have vomiting, stiff neck or swelling of fontanel (the soft part of the baby's head). For older children, the early symptoms of meningitis are fever and large changes in behavior, such as drowsiness, decreased consciousness, crying or excitement. Other symptoms include severe headache, pain when turning head, or neck stiffness, general discomfort and epilepsy.

3. For meningococcal and pneumococcal infections, children under 2 years old are the most dangerous. The risk of meningococcal infection is slightly increased in people between the ages of 15 and 24. Other risk factors include impaired immune system or sickle cell disease or other chronic diseases.

matters needing attention

After the patient is cured, do not often go to crowded places, it is best to wear masks when going out. Life needs to be regular, don't often stay up late, don't eat spicy food on diet, mainly light.