Other types of meningitis

There can be many causes of meningitis, commonly bacteria and viruses, but also rarely funguses, chemicals and amoeba.

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Fungal meningitis

Some fungi can occasionally cause meningitis, but the disease is very rare. It usually occurs when the immune system has been affected by disease, e.g. HIV infection, or by drug therapy.

Fungal meningitis often develops slowly and can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Cryptococcus neoformans and Candida albicans are examples of fungi that can cause meningitis.

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Need more information about rarer types of meningitis?

Speak to experienced staff on our Freephone helpline, available 24-hours a day: 0808 80 10 388, or you can email us at helpline@meningitis-trust.org and we will come back to you as soon as we can.