Which of the following is a symptom of meningitis in adults?

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Which of the following is a symptom of meningitis in adults?

Seizures can occur in meningitis because the inflammation of the meninges can irritate the brain cortex and disrupt normal electrical activity. In adults, this irritation may appear at presentation or develop during the illness, especially with bacterial meningitis or when there are complications such as raised intracranial pressure. While fever, severe headache, and vomiting are common signs, seizures are a recognized manifestation of CNS involvement in meningitis and can be an important clue that the infection is affecting the brain. Recognizing that seizures can be part of meningitis helps ensure rapid assessment and treatment to prevent deterioration.

Seizures can occur in meningitis because the inflammation of the meninges can irritate the brain cortex and disrupt normal electrical activity. In adults, this irritation may appear at presentation or develop during the illness, especially with bacterial meningitis or when there are complications such as raised intracranial pressure. While fever, severe headache, and vomiting are common signs, seizures are a recognized manifestation of CNS involvement in meningitis and can be an important clue that the infection is affecting the brain. Recognizing that seizures can be part of meningitis helps ensure rapid assessment and treatment to prevent deterioration.

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