Meningitis can repeat after 6-7 years?

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I had meningitis 7 years ago when i was around 14 years old at that time i had fever for 3-4 days after that i suddenly fainted when i woke up after 24 hrs in hospital. Post meningitis i had developed rash for few weeks... now from 2-3 days ago i had sudden body rash I visited to dermatologist he prescribed citrizine and pentaprozol for 15 days... after 1st doze of citrizine... my rash disappeared and itching of my body stopped... but im afraid of meningitis (although i dont have any other symptoms like headache and fever or stiff neck) plzz help.... i had attached some pic of my rash(when it appeared before taking citrizine)

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Dr. Hrishikesh Dilip Naik General Physician 4 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hrishikesh Dilip Naik

General Physician 4 yrs exp Pune

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It is mostly an allergic reaction. Kindly continue the medication prescribed by your doctor. In case you develop any fever or severe headache, get yourself checked at a healthcare facility immediately.

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