"Patients can go from being well to very sick within hours." Here's what bacterial meningitis is, how it's different from viral and other types of meningitis, and what treatment can be expected if ...

Bacterial meningitis can lead to several serious complications ... The most crucial investigation is a lumbar puncture to obtain CSF. CSF samples are tested in lab for protein and glucose levels ...

Worldwide, meningitis is the leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and long-term suffering. Children under the age of five and those with compromised immune systems are at a greater risk.