Does Meningitis Go Away on Its Own?
Viral Meningitis Will Usually Get Better on Its Own and Rarely Causes Any Long-Term Problems. Most People with Bacterial Meningitis Who Are Treated Quickly...
Viral meningitis will usually get better on its own and rarely causes any long-term problems. Most people with bacterial meningitis who are treated quickly will also make a full recovery, although some are left with serious long-term problems.
How long does meningitis last?
In most cases, there is no specific treatment for viral meningitis. Most people who get mild viral meningitis usually recover completely in 7 to 10 days without treatment. Antiviral medicine may help people with meningitis caused by viruses such as herpesvirus and influenza.
What happens if you leave meningitis untreated?
Meningitis can be life-threatening – all types of meningitis can cause serious health complications if they are left untreated, especially bacterial meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is fatal in up to 70% of cases when it is not treated, and is estimated to be fatal in 10% of cases where it is treated.
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