Meningitis tends to be viral, bacterial, or fungal in origin An increasing number of studies demonstrate that viral meningitis and meningoencephalitis, even those with a mild course of meningitis, can result in residual sequelae Left untreated, a meningitis infection can leave a person at risk for debilitating complications Learn why vaccinations and prompt treatment are so important. This is why it's so important to get medical help as soon as possible if you think you or your child has symptoms of meningitis, and why meningitis vaccinations are offered to certain groups. Bacterial meningitis, in particular, is associated with more severe complications compared to viral meningitis
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