The great thing about Iceland is that the best views and landscapes often exist in the places unseen by even the most adventurous travellers, and so much of the land is truly unexplored that it is actually possible forge your own path.
Email. Print. Spinal meningitis is an infection of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. Once infection starts, it can spread rapidly through the body. Without treatment it can cause brain damage in a matter of hours and can be fatal within 24 hours.pinal meningitis is an infection of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
Meningitis is a serious but relatively rare medical condition. The symptoms of meningitis can come on quickly and need urgent medical attention. Meningitis affects membranes covering the brain and spinal cord called the meninges. Meningitis can be causes by bacteria or a virus. Fungal meningitis is a rare form and usually only affects people with weakened immune systems. Around 2,350 people get bacterial meningitis and associated septicaemia each year in the UK. Around 50% of meningitis cases in the UK are among under 5s, babies and toddlers.