5. HIV
HIV can lead to a lot of problems. Because it directly affects the immune system, it makes it easier for people to contract many types of viruses. It also prevents the body from fighting off those diseases properly.
People who have HIV are much more likely to suffer from meningitis than someone who is healthy. The more they are exposed to viruses, the weaker their immune systems become. This makes it easy for a virus or bacteria to spread throughout the body. Once it gets to the bloodstream, it can spread to the brain and turn into meningitis. It’s also difficult for doctors to treat meningitis in patients who have HIV because there may be many viruses in their system at the same time.
Most people with HIV now take precautions to avoid getting sick or catching a virus that could lead to meningitis and cause other severe complications.