Meningitis is inflammation in the meninges, which protect the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is most often caused by a virus or bacteria.
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The most common symptoms of meningitis in babies include:
1- Bulging fontanel (the soft spot on top of the head). This may be due to increased pressure or fluid in the brain.
2- Fever. A high temperature is a red flag for an infection, but some babies, especially those under 3 months of age, may not have a fever.
3- Cold hands and feet with a warm torso.
4- Chills. This may include shivering or chills, with or without a fever.
5- A stiff neck. Babies may hold their bodies in a stiff position and may hold their head tilted back.
6- Irritability and crying, especially when picked up. This could be due to a sore or stiff neck or muscle and body aches.
7- Rapid breathing.
8- Vomiting persistently.
9- Refusing to feed.
10- Extreme sleepiness. A person may have difficulty with or be unable to wake the baby.
12-Red or dark rash or marks on the body
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The most common symptoms of meningitis in babies include:
1- Bulging fontanel (the soft spot on top of the head). This may be due to increased pressure or fluid in the brain.
2- Fever. A high temperature is a red flag for an infection, but some babies, especially those under 3 months of age, may not have a fever.
3- Cold hands and feet with a warm torso.
4- Chills. This may include shivering or chills, with or without a fever.
5- A stiff neck. Babies may hold their bodies in a stiff position and may hold their head tilted back.
6- Irritability and crying, especially when picked up. This could be due to a sore or stiff neck or muscle and body aches.
7- Rapid breathing.
8- Vomiting persistently.
9- Refusing to feed.
10- Extreme sleepiness. A person may have difficulty with or be unable to wake the baby.
12-Red or dark rash or marks on the body
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