What is another word for meningitis?
Pronunciation: [mˌɛnɪnd͡ʒˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Meningitis is a serious condition that refers to inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Other synonyms for meningitis include cerebral spinal meningitis, CSF meningitis, brain fever, and spinal fever. Bacterial meningitis and viral meningitis are the two most common types of meningitis. Symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, sensitivity to light, neck stiffness, and confusion. The disease can be life-threatening, but early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics or antiviral medication can improve the outcome. Vaccines are available for certain types of meningitis, including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis, and are recommended for those at risk.
