What is bacterial meningitis?
A person with bacterial meningitis has inflammation of the dura, a protective lining that envelope the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening infection without prompt treatment.

What are the symptoms of bacterial meningitis?
Common symptoms of bacterial meningitis include a headache, neck pain, neck stiffness, and a high fever.

How does the doctor treat bacterial meningitis?
Bacterial meningitis is a life threatening infection that requires treatment with antibiotics in the hospital. With prompt treatment, most people will recover.