Meningitis.

Write a 500–600-word essay on Meningitis. Your assignment should include: Definition and brief introduction Types of meningitis (bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, non-infectious) Causes / Etiology (with common pathogens like Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae) Pathophysiology (how the infection spreads and affects meninges) Clinical features (symptoms and signs) Diagnostic methods (CSF analysis, imaging, laboratory tests) Treatment & management (antibiotics, supportive care, nursing role) Complications & prognosis Prevention (vaccination, prophylaxis, health education) Add a diagram/flowchart showing the affected meninges or the diagnostic approach. Word limit: 500–600 words. Marks: 10.