Abstract

Emilin Scaria*, Anchu C. L., Dr. Dhanya Dharman and Prof. Dr. Shaiju S Dharan

ABSTRACT

Meningitis is a very rare atypical presenting feature of anti NMDA receptor encephalitis. Meningitis is the second leading infection related cause of death in children in the world, second only to pneumonia. It is responsible for more death than malaria, aids, measles and tetanus combined. The disease is more prevalent in children under the age of four years and in teenagers. It is the inflammation of membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It can caused by virus, bacteria and fungi. The presenting symptoms of meningitis are fever, fatigue,, headache, sensitivity to light. It is the inflammation of brain and spinal cord membrane typically caused by infection. Vaccines can prevent some forms of meningitis. The viral meningitis is the most common and least serious type. Bacterial meningitis is rare but can be very serious type if not treated. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best protection against meningitis disease. Maintaining healthy habits like getting plenty of rest and not having close contact with people who are sick. Young children are most common at risk. It is spread through by sharing respiratory and throat secretions. Bacterial meningitis may transmitted through people to people. The treatment options for the disease include antibiotics, steroids and dehydration therapy.