What is spinal meningitis? What are the symptoms? What is the prognosis?
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Spinal meningitis is an infection involving the spinal cord and meninges, the layer surrounding the brain. It is a very serious illness. Symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck and altered mental status. Prognosis depends upon the patient's age, other illnesses, and the germ causing the infection.
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Jason Chao, M.D. Dept. of Family Medicine
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internet: jxc19@po.cwru.edu Voice: 216-844-3791
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