What is VHS? Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) virus is a serious pathogen of fresh and saltwater fish that is causing a disease issue in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada. VHS virus is a rhabdovirus (rod shaped virus) that affects fish of all size and age ranges. It does not pose any threat to human health.
1 Chemical meningitis may cause headaches, vomiting, nausea, and other symptoms. 2  Because chemical meningitis disrupts the normal function of the meninges, the patient can experience decreased motor and sensory function. Because chemical meningitis disrupts the normal function of the meninges, the patient can experience decreased motor and sensory function. 2  That means that the person could have problems in moving parts of their bodies or, worse, have problems walking and moving around.
Causes. Meningitis can be caused by the following the infectious agents: 1  Bacteria. 2  Bacterial meningitis is the most severe and serious type of meningitis. 3  It occurs when bacteria migrates to the brain and spinal cord from the bloodstream. Non-infectious meningitis due to allergic reaction or autoimmune disease may be treated with cortisone-like medications. 2  In some cases, no treatment may be required, because the condition can resolve on its own. 3  Cancer related meningitis will also resolve itself when the underlying cancer is treated.