What Is Meningitis?
10. Treatment
How meningitis is treated will depend largely on what the underlying cause of the condition is. In instances of viral meningitis, the condition is not usually severe and the patient can recover by getting plenty of rest. Antiviral medication cannot cure the disease, but it may be able to at least slow it down when needed.
Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe and must be treated. This usually involves antibiotics, and which antibiotics are used will depend on the type of bacteria, and the severity of the symptoms. Other medication may also be provided to help reduce inflammation. Antifungal medication may be needed to treat the condition in some cases.
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