Streptococcal Meningitis Symptoms

2. Streptococcal meningitis symptoms

A streptococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection of the brain, spinal cord, or both. The symptoms of this type of meningitis are similar to those of a bacterial meningitis caused by a different bacteria, such as Neisseria meningitidis. The following are the most common symptoms: -Headache -Nausea -Vomiting -Malaise -Fever -Convulsions -Inability to move -Seizures -Abnormal movements of the arms and legs -Severe head pain -Difficulty walking -Seizures -Vomiting -Seizures -Blurred vision -Drowsiness -Decreased level of consciousness -Decreased level of alertness -Decreased level of responsiveness -Lethargy -Loss of coordination -Reduced vision -Seizures -Excessive sweating -Reduced level of consciousness -Headache