Types

• Meningitis can be caused by either a virus or bacteria. The bacterial variety is much more serious and cannot be carried by mosquitoes.
  
  

Geography

• According to DPHE, mosquito-borne viral meningitis exists in all regions of the world. It is most common in warmer weather when mosquitoes are active.
  
  

Identification

• People with viral meningitis exhibit symptoms such as headache, lethargy, fever and a stiff neck.
  
  

Considerations

• According to DPHE, while anyone can get viral meningitis, it most often affects children and teenagers.
  
  

Time Frame

• Symptoms usually appear a week after infection. According to DPHE, most cases last less than 10 days, and recovery is almost always full.