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.
What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a number of infectious agents including viruses and bacteria. The type of meningitis and its cause can only be determined by conducting laboratory tests. Viral meningitis (also called aseptic meningitis) is the most common type of meningitis and is less severe than bacterial meningitis.