What Are the Symptoms of Meningitis in Children?
Disease description:
My son has a headache and was diagnosed with meningitis. Therefore, I would like to ask: What are the symptoms of pediatric meningitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Symptoms of meningitis in children include the following:
1. Fever, nausea, and vomiting.
2. Severe headache.
3. Neck stiffness.
4. Photophobia (sensitivity to light).
For bacterial meningitis, treatment with cefotaxime sodium for injection may be administered under a physician’s guidance.
For viral meningitis, oral acyclovir capsules may be prescribed by a physician.
