What are the signs and symptoms of fungal meningitis?
You may have one or more of the following signs or symptoms: • Very bad headache. • High body temperature (fever). • Nausea (upset stomach) and vomiting (throwing up). • Stiff neck. • Pain in your eyes when looking into bright lights. • Sleepiness, irritated or upset feelings, or confusion. • Hallucinations (seeing things that are not really there). How is fungal meningitis treated? You should be checked, tested, and treated by a caregiver as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage. You will be put in the hospital for tests. These tests may include blood tests, a lumbar puncture (spinal tap), CT scans and X-rays. You may have one or more of the following treatments: • Anti-fungal medicine: This medicine helps to kill the fungus causing your infection. You may need to keep taking this medicine to stop the fungus from coming back. Some other medicines cannot be taken with anti-fungal medicine. Tell your caregiver if you are taking other medicines, vitamins, herbs, or food supplement
