MRI scan is more sensitive than CT scan in identifying the complications of<unk>  meningitis which include subdural/epidural empyema and pyogenic abscess. Two modalities of MRI which may be more specific for identifying complications may include FLAIR and DWI imaging.
Bacterial meningitis MRI
Viral meningitis MRI
Neoplastic meningitis MRI
Fungal meningitis MRI
Bacterial meningitis CT
Viral meningitis CT
Bacterial meningitis lumbar puncture
Viral encephalitis MRI