Question

Why is it often difficult for most people to diagnose meningitis
early?

Answer 1

Meningitis is an extremely serious, often life-threatening disease — yet its early symptoms often resemble the flu, and that can make it difficult to diagnose. There are five types of meningitis, each caused by different factors.

Answer 2

Meningococcal disease can be difficult to diagnose because the signs and symptoms are often similar to those of other illnesses. If a doctor suspects meningococcal disease, they will collect samples of blood or cerebrospinal fluid (fluid near the spinal cord). Doctors then send the samples to a laboratory for testing.

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