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Bulging fontanelle is seen in infants with meningitis why

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What Causes Bulging Fontanelle?
Medically reviewed by Karen Richardson Gill, MD, FAAP on February 22, 2016 — Written by Krista O'Connell
A fontanel is more commonly known as a soft spot. When a baby is born, they typically have several fontanels where bones of their skull haven’t fused yet. A newborn has fontanels on the top, back, and sides of their head. Usually, only the...

4 possible conditions
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Hydrocephalus (Water on the Brain)
Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the skull and causes the brain to swell. The name means "water on the brain."

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Encephalitis
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.
Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain tissue. It's most often caused by viral infections. In some cases, bacterial infections can also cause encephalitis.

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What Do You Want to Know About Meningitis?
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.
Meningitis occurs when the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord become inflamed. This is normally caused by infection but can also have non-infectious causes…

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Shaken Baby Syndrome
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.
Shaken baby syndrome is caused by forcefully and violently shaking a baby. Learn about shaken baby syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose. Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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