Meningitis - symptoms and how to test
An infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord is called meningitis (meninges). It may affect anybody at any age, but infants, teens, and young people are most vulnerable. If meningitis is not treated immediately, it can have devastating effects. Although meningitis can affect anybody at any time, studies reveal that the following demographics are most vulnerable to contracting the disease: Preschoolers and younger kids. Those in the 16–25 age range of youth and young adults. Aged 55 and above. Increased amounts of specific cells and proteins that might indicate a meningitis infection are checked for during a complete blood count (CBC) or total protein count.