Everyone is always asking what animal packs the deadliest venom in the world. Here, once and for all, are the two answers. Sea life has abounded for about 3 billion years longer than life on land, and the longer nature has to evolve its animals, the nastier, deadlier, more perfect (see #4) they get. There are many species of box jellies, but Chironex fleckeri, also called the sea wasp, is by far the most notorious.
Symptoms of Meningitis. The symptoms of meningitis can develop over several hours, or they may take 1 to 2 days. Common symptoms in people over the age of 2 include high fever, headache, and stiff neck. Signs of meningitis may also include distinctive rashes in some forms of the disease. More severe symptoms include nausea, vomiting, confusion, and sleepiness. In newborns and small infants, the classic symptoms of meningitis may be absent or difficult to detect.
If you suspect meningitis or septicaemia-get medical help immediately. 1  Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining that covers the brain and spinal cord (the meninges) . 2  Septicaemia is an infection of the blood with bacteria.he rash is a sign of septicaemia. It may not occur with meningitis alone. Other symptoms to look out for include the following. Other symptoms that may occur in babies. 1  Excessive crying-often high-pitched or moaning and different to their usual cry.