Meningitis primarily affects the brain and the spinal cord.
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, which are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. When these membranes become infected, they become inflamed, potentially leading to serious complications. The inflammation can exert pressure on both the brain and spinal cord.
Therefore, the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord, are the primary targets of meningitis.
