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.
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; for instance, meningitis caused by meningococcal bacteria may be accompanied by a characteristic rash. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs. Meningitis can be life-threatening because of the inflammation's proximity to the brain and spinal cord; therefore, the condition is classified as a medical emergency.