Meningitis is a condition in which the meninges becomes swollen. What is the greatest immediate concern for a patient who has meningitis?
hormone imbalance
brain damage
blocked sebaceous glands
digestive failure
Meningitis can result in damage to the spinal chord and brain damage, making it a very dangerous disease. Patients who suffer severe bouts can become paralyzed, or lose other abilities such as cognition and speech.