What Are the Causes of Spinal Meningitis?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. For the most part, this swelling and inflammation is caused by an infection. The majority of the time, meningitis is caused by a viral infection. However, bacterial and fungal infections can also lead to meningitis, as well as other non-infectious causes. Depending upon the cause, meningitis may resolve spontaneously or can become a life-threatening emergency.
