How Much Do You Know About Meningitis?

Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on February 11, 2023
Written by Alicia Barney
Question 1/10

Meningitis is swelling around which part of your body?

  • Sinuses
  • Stomach
  • Brain and spinal cord
Question 2/10

The early signs of meningitis can look like:

  • Food poisoning
  • The flu
  • An asthma attack
Question 3/10

What causes most cases of meningitis in the U.S.?

  • Bacteria
  • Parasites
  • Viruses
  • Fungus
Question 4/10

Finding out which type of meningitis you have:

  • Doesn't matter
  • Isn't possible yet
  • Is important
Question 5/10

To prevent meningitis, remind kids to:

  • Wash their hands
  • Don't share drinks
  • Cover their cough
  • All of the above
Question 6/10

There’s a vaccine that prevents meningitis.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/10

The risk of meningitis is the same no matter your age or where you live.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/10

How long does viral meningitis last?

  • About 3-5 days
  • About 7-10 days
  • Over 2 weeks
Question 9/10

People who aren’t sick can’t spread meningitis.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/10

You might need antibiotics for meningitis even if you’re not sick.

  • True
  • False