Meningitis causes inflammation of the meninges which is the protective membranes surrounding the in the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is caused by an infection in the fluid surrounding the brain or spinal. A type of bacterial meningitis, Haemophilus Meningitis is caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). After the development of vaccinations, Haemophilus Meningitis accounts for 1 out of 3 cases of bacterial meningitis in young adults. It is crucial to identify Haemophilus Meningitis early and start antimicrobial therapy because any delays could result in permanent damage or death. The mortality rate in Haemophilus Meningitis is 15-20%, but is greater in infants.
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