Jul 31, 2023 · Most meningitis infections are caused by viruses. Viral meningitis may be mild, but it is often more serious in infants less than three months ...

Infants with meningitis might have different symptoms. Babies might be cranky, feed poorly, and be sleepy or hard to wake up. It may be hard to comfort them, ...

Chills and a fever – rectal (child's bottom) temperature over 100.4° Fahrenheit (F) or 38˚ Celsius (C). · Increased tiredness · Cranky, fussy · Sensitivity to ...

Nov 17, 2023 · Three symptoms of meningitis in babies are a high fever, poor feeding, and irritability. Older children may complain of a stiff neck and a ...

Find out more about what bacterial (newborn) meningitis is, the signs to look out for in your baby, and the treatment available.

Newborns with bacterial meningitis are usually irritable, vomit, or may have seizures. · The diagnosis is based on the results of a spinal tap and blood tests.

Oct 20, 2021 · Symptoms · bulging or tense soft spot on the head · sleepiness · high temperature, although temperature may be low or typical in infants under 3 ...

Meningitis during the neonatal period is a potentially devastating condition with dire long-term consequences. Despite advances in preventive and critical ...

Key Points · Infants with bacterial meningitis may first present with nonspecific symptoms and signs (eg, of upper respiratory or gastrointestinal illness) but ...