Explanation:

Meningitis is a disease which is characterized by inflammation of meninges, the covering that lie over the brain and spinal chord is caused by bacteria. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

• Meningitis occurs when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected mainly due to viral and bacterial infections.

• Symptoms of Meningitis include headache, fever and stiff neck.

• Meningitis could be prevented by using vaccines and antibiotic treatment.

• The bacterial cause of meningitis, Neisseria meningitides, is in your bloodstream is a faint rash on your skin.

Hence option 1st is correct.