Is meningitis a dangerous disease?

Depends on agent: Meningitis is defined as an inflamation(generally caused by infection) of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord.The agent may be bacterial (like strep/staph/meningococcus); viral, fungal or parocitic.Some viral cases are mild & resolve without special rx. Most bacterial are deadly if untreated & may damage even with rx. Fungal & paracitic causes are also deadly & often harder to rx.

It can be: Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain. Some cases are mild and with minimal symptoms. Some cases can kill before treatment can be given. The most important issue is index of suspicion. If symptoms suggest meningitis, spinal tap must be performed and treatment started for the most likely etiology. With appropriate management there can be excellent outcome.