Correct Answer – Option 4 : Epilepsy

Concept:

About Meningitis: It is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.

Causes:

1. Viral infection, bacterial infections fungal and parasitic infections.

2. Cancer

3. Drug Allergy

Epilepsy: It is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.              

•  Bacterial meningitis is a preventable cause of epilepsy.

Symptoms of Epilepsy:

• Temporary confusion
• Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs.
• Loss of consciousness or awareness.
• Memory lapses.

Causes of Epilepsy:

• Lack of oxygen during birth
• Stroke
• Brain tumour
• Severe head injury
• Brain infection
• Alcohol misuse