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.
Bacteria, viruses, or fungus may cause infection or inflammation. While some cases of meningitis may resolve on its own in about two weeks, if left untreated, meningitis can become life threatening and lead to serious complications within the nervous system. Meningitis complications may include permanent hearing loss.