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jchase438

Bacterial Meningitis \\ Emergency Preparedness \\ Loyola University Maryland - 0 views

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Meningitis HSA Challenge1 EnglishII

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      This article is describing what meningitis, the prevention of it, and a warning of when you should not take the vaccination.  
  • 70% of bacterial meningitis cases.
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  • Early symptoms of meningitis may include: High fever Rash Vomiting Severe headache Neck stiffness Lethargy Nausea Sensitivity to light
  • Prevention
  • mmunization against bacteria strains A, C, Y, and W-135,
  • A serious, active infection Hypersensitivity or allergy to thimerosal (a preservative used in eye drops and vaccines) If you are or planning to become pregnant
  • protected 100% after receiving the immunization.
  • (warmth, redness, swelling, or soreness) a
  • 2 days.
  • should NOT get the meningitis vaccine if you have:
  • dangerous swelling of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord
  • atal meningitis to below 15%, a
apettistate345

Meningitis: Prevention, Symptoms & Treatment - 0 views

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meningitis Challenge1 prevention diseases conditions

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  • Meningitis can be a very serious disease.
  • What is meningitis?
  • Meningitis occurs when the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges, become inflamed
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  • What are the causes of meningitis?
  • two main causes of meningitis are viruses and bacteria.
  • Common bacteria or viruses may cause infection in a part of the body -- the skin, gastrointestinal tract, or respiratory tract, for instance.
  • Fungi, protozoa, and other parasites are less common causes of meningitis.
  • very rare cases, cancer, other diseases, or certain medications may also lead to inflammation of the meninges.
  • What is bacterial meningitis?
  • occurring more often in winter months.
  • common cause affecting teens is the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, which causes meningococcal disease.
  • bacteria that cause it live in the noses and throats of up to a quarter of the population.
  • Another leading cause of bacterial meningitis is Streptococcus pneumoniae.
  • flu-like symptoms
  • more common
  • occur more often in the summer and fall
  • What is viral meningitis?
  • Viruses that cause "stomach flu" are a cause of viral meningitis
  • viruses that lead to meningitis are those that cause chickenpox, mononucleosis (mono), and herpes.
  • Who is at risk for meningitis?
  • Close contact - not casual contact at work or school
  • A person of any age may develop bacterial meningitis.
  • includes kissing, coughing, or sneezing. Sharing eating utensils, glasses, food, or towels can also spread these bacteria and viruses.
  • more common in children, viral meningitis occurs in people of all ages.
  • Is meningitis contagious?
  • close contact with peers, teens and college students are at greater risk, too.
  • more common in infants and young children and in people older than 60.
  • usually caused by an infection
  • This disease can be fatal
  • cause serious lasting side effects
  • Bacteria can also enter the nervous system directly after severe head trauma or head surgery, or following an infection in the head.
  • Bacterial meningitis is serious
  • can be fatal if you don't receive treatment right away
  • not known why these bacteria sometimes travel to the nervous system and cause meningitis
  • most people who have these infections don't develop meningitis
  • can be similar to those of bacterial meningitis.
  • a weakened immune system
  • traveling
  • foreign countries also increases your risk for meningitis.
  • can spread the bacteria and viruses that cause meningitis
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