TYPES OF MENINGITIS

Aseptic meningitis

It is usually benign course and in most cases aetiology viral. There may be non-infectious causes of aseptic meningitis. 

Has a biphasic clinical course. Preceding his first appearance of symptoms or signs of respiratory, gastrointestinal or viral skin condition, occurring meningeal later stage with more specific symptoms such as headache, fever and meningeal signs. Symptoms are uncommon commitment brain such as seizures or altered mental status.

Septic meningitis (bacterial meningitis)

The bacterial meningitis on the other hand imply greater morbidity and mortality and require rapid diagnosis and treatment to avoid a fatal outcome or irreversible consequences therefore is a neurological emergency. The overall rate mortality is 25 % and up to 60 % morbidity.

OPINION

My opinion on the issue is to speak of meningitis is very extensive , as there are specific types of the disease, and each has multiple afectacines in orgaismo of those who suffer , I consider it important to know the types of meningitis, for identification in affected patients and also see that he will provide treatment.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

http://www.acnweb.org/guia/g1c10i.pdf