Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been hospitalized with meningitis, a serious neurological condition. A Hyderabad-based neurologist explained that early symptoms included high fever, headache, and vomiting, consistent with inflammation of the protective membranes around the brain. Treatment involves intravenous medication and monitoring, with Martyn reportedly stable and recovering. The incident has prompted public discussion on meningitis awareness, its causes (bacterial, viral, fungal), and prevention.