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Symptoms of viral meningitis can also develop after a person has had symptoms of a cold or influenza, such as a runny nose or diarrhea. The symptoms of viral meningitis can resemble symptoms of other diseases, such as influenza. These symptoms can include fever, headache, and nausea and vomiting. Symptoms in infants can also include irritability, lethargy, unusual drowsiness, and poor feeding.
Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The most common symptoms are fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Other symptoms include confusion or altered consciousness, vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light or loud noises. Young children often exhibit only nonspecific symptoms, such as irritability, drowsiness, or poor feeding. If a rash is present, it may indicate a particular cause of meningitis;