Ways To Treat Meningitis

Hospitalization

If your symptoms are severe or appear to only be getting progressively worse, hospitalization may be your safest option. During your stay, you will be monitored to make sure your circumstances don't become life-threatening. If you have been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, you may be prescribed antibiotics to kill the harmful bacteria during your stay. However, if you have a viral case, there isn't any medication that will better your circumstances by killing off the virus. If you have been hospitalized for cases that have resulted from cancer, influenza, herpes zoster, or any other serious underlying illnesses, physicians may recommend medication to treat those conditions directly.

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