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Many things can cause the lining of the brain and spinal cord to swell.
Sept. 9, 2025
Causes
Many viruses can cause meningitis. How they spread and who is at risk varies by virus.
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Many bacteria can cause meningitis. How they spread and who is at risk varies by bacteria type.
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Fungal meningitis is uncommon, difficult to diagnose, and treated with antifungal medicines.
Three parasites are the main causes of parasitic meningitis, which is uncommon and hard to diagnose.
Amebic meningitis is rare, difficult to diagnose, and usually deadly even with treatment.
Healthcare providers
An overview of clinical features, diagnostics, and treatment for fungal meningitis.
Sept. 9, 2025