Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the mortality rate if i don't get treated for meningitis?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depends: There are different types of meningitis such as viral and bacterial. Most bacterial meningitides carry a very high mortality rate (cannot quote a number due to different bacteria causing different rate) but very high if you get treated even, but if you are untreated it will definitely be 100%. Viral meningites, on the other hand, carry a better prognosis, but again depending on the virus type.
Answered 1/30/2012
6.1k views
High: If you truly have meningitis and do not receive the proper antibiotics, the mortality is very high. Refusing treatment is not really a viable option.
Answered 2/10/2017
5.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm wondering why are teens more likely to get meningitis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I think i may be very sick i need some special advice but i can't afford how can I get in touch with some doctors?I have some symtoms of meningitis.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Never got meningitis vax. Went to my dr to get them & she said I'm 2 old to rly need it now (25). Is this true? I work in healthcare around the public
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If you get meningitis and get treated for it does it stay in your system forever but dormant or is it totally and compleatly gone?
If had a meningitis and was treated before, is there any possiblity that he can get it again or pass it to other people?
If you have meningitis and get treated can you still spread it to someone else after treatment?
Untreatable meningitis can lead to death?What's the rate of survival if it's not treated soon and in what period of time you can die for the 1st sympt
Had meningitis last year caused by sinuses, treated/cured. I believe now have sinus infection but couldn't get appt for 5 days away. Too long to wait?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
