Meningitis

__ Meningitis __

Meningitis is an inflammation that affects the lining of the spinal cord or the brain. It is very serious and can kill within hours. The symptoms of meningitis include:
 * Fever and vomiting
 * Severe headache
 * Stiff neck
 * Aversion to bright lights
 * Sleepiness
 * Confusion
 * Rashes
 * Seizures

Source: "Disease Information - Meningitis Research Foundation." __Understand Meningitis and Septicaemia - Meningitis Research Foundation__. 15 Feb. 2008. Meningitis Research Foundation. 15 Feb. 2008 .