Symptoms of meningitis in children

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The symptoms of meningitis in children are usually acute, that is to say, children usually get sick quickly. In addition, there may be some systemic symptoms, some neurological symptoms, some systemic symptoms, and some systemic infections, Or septicemia and so on. The symptoms of meningitis in children, let me tell you.

Symptoms of meningitis in children

When children suffer from meningitis, the incubation period is usually 2-3 days, but there is also a incubation period of about 1 week. Generally, when symptoms appear, the respiratory tract mucosa is damaged first, and then the cough begins, and then the symptoms of fever and runny nose may occur.

Children's symptoms at this time are very similar to those of a cold, and it's not easy to distinguish them. In addition, some children have respiratory tract problems at the beginning, and then the bacteria will gradually enter into bacteremia, and then the children will have vomiting, nausea and uncomfortable symptoms.

When meningitis attacks, skin symptoms may also appear, and ecchymosis will appear in some pressure areas of shoulders, elbows and buttocks. Then bacteria slowly enter the brain from the blood and form meningitis. When meningitis occurs, there will be restlessness or sleepiness.

matters needing attention

If children under 3 years old have meningitis, they may have vomiting in addition to fever, especially when they don't like to eat milk and are restless when they sleep. At this time, they should seek medical treatment in time.