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Meningitis C Information

Meningitis is a very serious disease. Meningitis can appear in a very short amount of time, the consequences can last a lifetime.

What Is Meningitis?

Meningitis is inflammation on the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. There are 2 different types of Meningitis:

• Bacterial Meningitis - This can be life threatening and needs urgent medical attention. 1 in 10 people will die from this type of Meningitis.

Meningitis C falls within this type of meningitis. This is the type of meningitis that younger people are more prone to.

Different bacteria can cause meningitis. Meningococcus is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis.

• Viral Meningitis - This type of meningitis is rarely life threatening. It can make people very unwell but most people make a full recovery.

With both types of meningitis the after effects and impact can last a lifetime. That is why it is so important to act quickly if you have any signs or symptoms.

There is also a condition called Meningococcal Septicaemia. This can cause Meningitis and Septicaemia.

Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms can be similar to flu, in the first instance:

• Fever
• Sever headache
• Vomiting
• Dislike to bright lights
• Stiff neck
• Muscle pain
• Drowsy
• Confusion

Septicaemia can have the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Cold hands and feet
• Vomiting
• Sever muscle pain
• Spots or a rash
• Drowsy
• Confusion

For more information, or to talk to someone about meningitis, contact:

Meningitis Trust on 0800 028 1828, or visit www.meningitis-trust.org. Lines are open 24 hours a day.

Meningitis UK on 0117 373 7373, or visit www.meningitisuk.org

 

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