What are the symptoms of meningitis in babies?

Nowadays, the incidence of meningitis in the world has been getting lower and lower, but there are still many infants whose immune functions have not yet fully developed and their body resistance is relatively low, so the chance of contracting meningitis is relatively high. Therefore, new mothers must understand the symptoms of infant meningitis in a timely manner so that they can receive timely treatment. So, what are the symptoms of infant meningitis?

1. The most common meningitis in newborns is purulent meningitis, with fever, headache, vomiting, irritability and other symptoms as the main symptoms. Patients with acute onset may have a high fever of over 39°C, severe headache, poor spirits, fatigue, loss of appetite, and frequent vomiting. Children are generally conscious when the disease occurs, but as the disease progresses, they may become drowsy, confused, have incoherent speech, and be unable to correctly identify directions. Patients with severe illness may experience convulsions and coma within 24 hours of onset. If not treated promptly, children may also experience symptoms such as stiff neck, head tilted back, stiff back, and the entire body bent behind the back like a "bow".

Whether it is the symptoms of meningitis in adults or children, if it is not treated in time, sequelae such as cranial nerve paralysis, blindness, hearing impairment, limb paralysis, epilepsy and intellectual impairment may occur.

2. Another common type of meningitis in newborns is tuberculous meningitis. Its early symptoms include irritability, crying, mental dullness, and dislike of playing games. There may also be low fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, restless sleep, and weight loss. Older children may also experience headaches, increased vomiting, and gradual drowsiness. If the condition worsens, they may fall into a coma, have frequent convulsions, loose muscles in the limbs, paralysis, etc., and may die.

Infant meningitis is a relatively serious disease. If the patient develops meningitis but does not receive timely treatment, it is easy to develop sequelae such as cranial nerve paralysis, blindness, and hearing impairment, so it must be treated in a timely manner. If a baby has a long-term loss of appetite, he or she may also have meningitis.