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shared by gseiber103 on 07 Sep 14 - Cached

Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges.
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he most common is viral meningitis, which you get when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth
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A sudden fever A severe headache A stiff neck
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shared by bwilliams181 on 10 Sep 14 - No Cached

two ways a person can contract Staphylococcal meningitis.
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Hospital-acquired means that you got the infection while being treated at a hospital or nursing home.
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Community-acquired means that you got the infection outside of the hospital or a healthcare setting.
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Both infections are treated in the same way.
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shared by bwilliams181 on 10 Sep 14 - No Cached

Staphylococcal meningitis (SM) is a bacterial infection affecting the meninges—the protective covering around the spinal cord and brain
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rare and can be deadly.
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either community- or hospital-acquired.
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it is usually a complication of a surgical procedure.
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Early symptoms of SM are vague and may not be taken seriously because they resemble a cold or flu.
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They grow more serious as the infection worsens.
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Treatment is difficult because the condition is so rare.
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Many patients are given the wrong antibiotics upon hospital arrival. Even with correct antibiotics, the risk of death is very high. Those with underlying chronic conditions have a higher risk of mortality.
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