Translations:Meningitis/1/en

The term meningitis describes a inflammation of the meninges and spinal cord membranes (meninges). Most meningitis are Infection Genesis. A distinction is made between viral (non-purulent) and bacterial (purulent) meningitis. In addition, various systemic diseases (e.g. collagenoses, vasculitis, sarcoidosis) or malignant changes (e.g. meningeosis carcinomatosa) as well as ionising radiation or intrathecal medication may cause meningitis.