Trileptal and Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Several studies have found that Trileptal may cause patients to develop Stevens Johnson Syndrome, which is a rare, serious medical disorder that causes the skin to become hypersensitive to medication or infection.
What is bacterial meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the membranes (meninges) that protect the spinal cord and brain. When the membranes become infected, they swell and press on the spinal cord or brain. This can cause life-threatening problems. Meningitis symptoms strike suddenly and worsen quickly. What causes bacterial meningitis? Bacteria or a virus can cause meningitis. Viral meningitis is more common, but bacterial meningitis is more serious.
Meningitis is a serious but relatively rare medical condition. The symptoms of meningitis can come on quickly and need urgent medical attention. Meningitis affects membranes covering the brain and spinal cord called the meninges. Meningitis can be causes by bacteria or a virus. Fungal meningitis is a rare form and usually only affects people with weakened immune systems. Around 2,350 people get bacterial meningitis and associated septicaemia each year in the UK. Around 50% of meningitis cases in the UK are among under 5s, babies and toddlers.