Intravenous mannitol can be used to treat the complications arising from the increased intracerebral pressure. Sometimes systemic corticosteroids are used. Meningitis can become life-threatening. Prevention Close contacts in the same household or day-care center should be watched for early signs of the disease as soon as the initial case is diagnosed. Preventive measures, such as washing your hands before and after changing a diaper or using the bathroom, and practicing other good hygiene habits, should be implemented.
Vaccines are effective for the control of epidemics.
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