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non- infectious meningitis

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  • Non–infectious meningitis causes includeCancersSystemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)Certain drugsHead injuryBrain surgery
  • can be caused by cancers, systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), certain drugs, head injury, and brain surgery.
  • meningitis is not spread from person to person.
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  • NauseaVomitingPhotophobia (sensitivity to light)Altered mental status (confusion)
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  • Routine immunization
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord
  • The first symptoms of bacterial or viral meningitis can come on quickly or surface several days after someone has had a cold, diarrhea and vomiting, or other signs of an infection.
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  • anticonvulsants might be given for seizures
  • The vaccines against Hib, measles, mumps, polio, meningococcus, and pneumococcus can protect against meningitis caused by these microorganisms
  • Bacterial meningitis is rare
  • caused by bacteria or viruses, but some can be due to certain medications or illnesses
  • kids may need supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation if they have difficulty breathing.
  • kids get vaccinated for meningococcal disease when they're 11 years old
  • If someone develops shock or low blood pressure, additional IV fluids and certain medications might be given to increase blood pressure
  • Viral meningitis (also called aseptic meningitis
  • with a booster shot at age 16
  • Bacterial meningitis complications can be severe and include neurological problems such as hearing loss, visual impairment, seizures, and learning disabilities.
  • They might simply have extreme irritability, lethargy, or fever. They may be difficult to comfort, even when they are picked up and rocked
  • s relatively common and far less serious
  • fever lethargy (decreased consciousness) irritability headache photophobia (eye sensitivity to light) stiff neck skin rashes seizures
  • those who've had bacterial meningitis should have a hearing test following their recovery
  • People of any age can get meningitis
  • The vaccine also might be recommended for kids between 6 weeks and 10 years old who have certain high-risk medical problems, and for people traveling to countries where meningitis is more common
  • spread among those living in close quarters, teens, college students, and boarding-school students are at higher risk for infection.
  • The heart, kidneys, and adrenal glands also might be affected, depending on the cause of the infection
  • If dealt with promptly, meningitis can be treated successfully
  • get routine vaccinations
  • know the signs of meningitis
  • good hygiene is an important
  • Common symptoms include:
  • Infants with meningitis may not have common symptoms
  • if you suspect that your child has the illness, seek medical care right away
  • Encourage kids to wash their hands thoroughly and often, particularly before eating and after using the bathroom
  • Avoiding close contact with someone who is obviously ill and not sharing food, drinks, or eating utensils can help halt the spread of germs as well.
  • Most cases of meningitis — both viral and bacterial — are due to infections that are contagious, spread via tiny drops of fluid from the throat and nose of someone who is infected.
  • Other symptoms of meningitis in infants can include: jaundice (a yellowish tint to the skin) stiffness of the body and neck fever or lower-than-normal temperature poor feeding a weak suck a high-pitched cry bulging fontanelles (the soft spot at the top/front of the baby's skull)
  • airborne when the person coughs, laughs, talks, or sneezes.
  • They then can infect others when people breathe them in or touch the drops and then touch their own noses or mouths
  • Bacteria and viruses that infect the skin, urinary system, or gastrointestinal and respiratory tract can spread by the bloodstream to the meninges through cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid that circulates in and around the spinal cord.
  • Many different types of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis
  • In some cases of bacterial meningitis, the bacteria spread to the meninges from a severe head trauma or a severe local infection, such as a serious ear infection (otitis media) or nasal sinus infection (sinusitis).
  • Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect your child has meningitis or has symptoms such as vomiting, headache, lethargy or confusion, neck stiffness, rash, and fever
  • Infants who have fever, irritability, poor feeding, and lethargy should also be assessed by a doctor right away.
  • Infections most often spread between people who are in close contact, such as those who live together or people who are exposed by kissing or sharing eating utensils. Casual contact at school or work with someone who has one of these infections usually will not transmit the infectious agent.
  • tends to cause flu-like symptoms
  • Most cases of viral meningitis resolve completely within 7 to 10 days, without any complications or need for treatment
  • If your child has had contact with someone who has meningitis (for example, in a childcare center or a college dorm), call your doctor to ask whether preventive medication is recommended
  • Sharing food, drinking glasses, eating utensils, tissues, or towels all can transmit infection as well. Some infectious organisms can spread through a person's stool (poop), and someone who comes in contact with the stool — such as kids in daycare — may develop the infection.
  • newborns, the most common causes are Group B streptococcus
  • In older kids, Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) are more often the causes
  • if you think that your child has any form of meningitis, it's important to see the doctor right away.
  • Another bacteria, Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib), also can cause the illness but because of widespread childhood immunization, these cases are rarer
  • If meningitis is suspected, the doctor will order laboratory tests to help make the diagnosis, probably including a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to collect a sample of spinal fluid.
  • many different viruses can lead to viral meningitis
  • coxsackievirus and poliovirus
  • , although some kids are allowed to recover at home if they are not too ill. Treatment aimed at relieving symptoms includes rest, fluids, and over-the-counter pain medication.
  • Someone with viral meningitis may be hospitalized
  • If bacterial meningitis is diagnosed — or even suspected — doctors will start intravenous (IV
  • antibiotic
  • Fluids may be given to replace those lost to fever, sweating, vomiting, and poor appetite.
  • soon as possibl
  • People of any age can get meningitis, but because it can be easily spread among those living in close quarters, teens, college students, and boarding-school students are at higher risk for infection.
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    For kids health!
arytman716

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  • Meningitis involves an inflammation of the membranes or, "meninges," that cover a person's spinal cord and brain.
  • Detail:
  • Meningitis caused by a viral infection is sometimes referred to as, 'aseptic meningitis,' and is serious, although rarely fatal in people with average immune systems.
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  • Additional and more rare causes of meningitis include parasites, fungi, and causes that are non-infectious such as ones related to drugs.
  • Symptoms in Infants:
  • Causes and Symptoms of Viral Meningitis
  • While different viral infections can lead to viral meningitis, the majority of people who get viral meningitis in America, especially during the summer or fall, get it because of the, 'enteroviruses.'
  • dditional viral infections that may lead to meningitis include herpesvirus, mumps, influenza, measles, and the varicella-zoster virus, which is the cause of both shingles and chickenpox.
  • The, 'lymphocytic choriomeningitis,' virus, a virus spread by rodents, is also a cause of viral meningitis, although it is rare.
  • he majority of people with viral meningitis recover on their own within a couple of weeks. Antibiotics do not help with viral infections and are not useful in treating viral meningitis.
  • Fever Irritability Poor eating Hard to wake up
  • Symptoms in Older Children/Adults
  • Nausea Stiff neck Vomiting High fever Sleepiness Lack of appetite Severe headache Trouble waking up Sensitivity to bright light
  • Diagnosing Viral Meningitis
  • Bacterial meningitis is another story – it can be extremely serious and may result in either disability or death if it is not treated quickly.
  • Finding the exact cause of viral meningitis can sometimes be achieved through tests that show which virus a person is infected with, although identifying the exact virus causing meningitis can be difficult.
  • Due to the fact that the symptoms of viral meningitis are similar to the ones of bacterial meningitis which is often more severe and has the potential to be fatal, it is important for people who are suspected of having meningitis to pursue medical care, and have their spinal fluid tested.
  • A diagnosis of viral meningitis is usually achieved through laboratory tests of a person's spinal fluid, gained through a, 'spinal tap.'
  • The Spread of Viral Meningitis
  • Following these good hygiene practices will help to reduce your chances of becoming infected with a virus, or giving one so someone else:
  • he mumps, varicella-zoster, and enteroviruses can also spread through either direct or indirect contact with respiratory secretions such as sputum, saliva, or nasal mucus from a person who has been infected
  • The viruses may also remain on surfaces for days, transferring from other objects, or spread directly when a person who is infected coughs or sneezes, sending droplets containing the virus into the air another person breathes.
  • The period of time involved from when a person first becomes infected until they develop symptoms is referred to as the, 'incubation period.' The incubation period for enteroviruses is between 3 and 7 days.
  • A person who is infected is commonly contagious from the time they first develop symptoms until they no longer experience symptoms. People with low immune systems and children might spread the infection even after their symptoms have disappeared.
  • Preventing Viral Meningitis
  • Following good hygiene practices can help you to reduce the spread of viruses like measles, mumps, herpesviruses, and enteroviruses
  • Preventing the various viral infections that are out there from infecting you involves some specific measures.
  • Preventing the spread of these viruses can be hard because people who have become infected may not seem to be sick and have the ability to spread them to other people
  • he different viruses that cause viral meningitis are spread in different ways. Enteroviruses, for example, are the most common cause of viral meningitis and are most often spread through direct contact with the stool of a person who is infected.
  • Clean Surfaces that are Contaminated:
  • Clean doorknobs, handles, the TV remote control – clean them with soap and water and then disinfect them with a bleach-based cleaning product or a solution of ¼ cup of bleach to 1 gallon of water.
  • Viruses that cause viral meningitis can spread through either direct or indirect contact with respiratory secretions; it is important to cover your cough with a tissue or at least your upper arm. Once you have used a tissue, throw it away. Wash Your Hands!
  • Cover Your Cough:
  • Things To Avoid:
  • Avoid sharing eating utensils, drinking glasses, or other items with people who are sick or others if you are sick. Avoid bites from insects and mosquitoes that have the potential to carry diseases that can infect you - it can help to reduce your risk for viral meningitis.
  • Vaccinations:
  • There are vaccinations that can help to protect children against some of the diseases that may lead to viral meningitis, such as the measles and mumps vaccine (MMR), and the chickenpox vaccine.
  • Wash Your Hands:
  • Wash your hands thoroughly, and wash them often. It is particularly important to wash your hands after using the toilet, changing a diaper, blowing your nose, or coughing.
abrown844

Meningitis Prevention - Diseases and Conditions - Mayo Clinic - 0 views

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  • Meningitis typically results from contagious infections.
  • prevent meningitis:
  • Wash your hands.
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  • especially before they eat and after using the toilet, spending time in a crowded public place or petting animals.
  • Practice good hygiene.
  • Don't share drinks, foods, straws, eating utensils, lip balms or toothbrushes with anyone else.
  • Maintain your immune system by getting enough rest, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
  • Stay healthy.
  • Cover your mouth.
  • When you need to cough or sneeze, be sure to cover your mouth and nose.
  • f you're pregnant, take care with food.
  • Reduce your risk of listeriosis if you're pregnant by cooking meat
  • avoiding soft cheeses made from unpasteurized milk, including feta, queso, Brie and Camembert.
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine.
  • vaccine is also recommended for some adults, including those who have sickle cell disease or AIDS and those who don't have a spleen.
  • Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7).
  • for children younger than 2 years in the United States.
  • for children between the ages of 2 and 5 who are at high risk of pneumococcal disease,
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b and Neisseria meningitidis serogroups C and Y vaccine (Hib-MenCY)
  • for children younger than 19 months, but not younger than 6 weeks
  • vaccine is given in four doses, at age 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and between ages 12 months and 15 months.
  • Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV)
  • for all adults older than 65, for younger adults and children who have weak immune systems or chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes or sickle cell anemia, and for those who don't have a spleen.
  • t's approved for use in children as young as 9 months old.
  • MCV4 be given to children ages 11 to 12, with a booster shot given at age 16.
  • Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4).
  • meningitis can spread through coughing, sneezing, kissing, or sharing eating utensils, a toothbrush or a cigarette
  • Show them how to wash their hands vigorously
  • covering
  • front and back of each hand with soap and rinsing thoroughly under running water.
  • Teach children and teens to avoid sharing these items too.
  • Don't eat these types of cheeses unless they're clearly labeled that they were made with pasteurized milk.
  • Children in the United States routinely receive this vaccine as part of the recommended
  • Older children and adults who need protection from pneumococcal bacteria may receive this vaccine
  • If the vaccine is first given between ages 13 and 15, the booster shot is recommended between 16 and 18.
  • If the first shot is given at 16 or older, no booster is necessary.
  • Careful hand-washing is important to avoiding exposure to infectious agents.
    • abrown844
      abrown844 on 08 Sep 14
       
      ALWAYS wash your hands.
  • Wash your hands
  • schedule of vaccines, starting at about 2 months of age.
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      abrown844 on 14 Sep 14
       
      Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB) vaccine. Children in the U.S. routinely receive the vaccine.
arytman716

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  • Meningitis information
  • Meningitis facts
  • 10% of bacterial cases result in death.
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  • 15% of those who survive bacterial meningitis are left with severe after-effects such as brain damage, hearing and sight loss, and where septicaemia (blood poisoning) has occurred, loss of limbs and scarring.
  • Bacterial meningitis kills more UK children under the age of five than any other infectious disease.
  • Viral meningitis is usually less serious than bacterial meningitis but can still leave people with long-lasting after-effects, such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems.
denaehooks391

What Is Meningitis? Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Meningitis Causes - 0 views

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  • Fungal meningitis is much less common than the other two infectious forms. Fungus-related meningitis is rare in healthy people
  • someone who has an impaired immune system -- such as a person with AIDS -- is more likely to become infected with this form of meningitis.
  • Children under age 5 Teenagers and young adults age 16-25 Adults over age 55
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  • ore of a danger for people with certain medical conditions, such as a damaged or absent spleen, chronic disease, or immune system disorders.
  • Because certain germs that cause meningitis can be contagious, outbreaks are most likely to occur in places where people are living in close quarters. So college students in dorms or army recruits in barracks are at higher risk.
  • raveling to areas where meningitis is more common, such as parts of Africa.
  • it's still a rare disease and there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of getting the disease.
rachelmaynard498

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  • Most cases of meningitis are caused by viruses (viral meningitis) or bacteria (bacterial meningitis). Fungi and other organisms can also cause infectious meningitis. Some cases of meningitis happen after head injuries, certain cancers or other diseases, or reactions to medications.
  • jtolercamien290 on 06 Sep 14
     
    You may be wondering what the deal is with meningitis because you've heard frightening stuff about meningitis outbreaks in the news.
  • rachelmaynard498 on 03 Sep 15
     
    tells about the different types of meningitis that you can contract.
taliyahcarter845

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meningitis

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  • The first symptoms of bacterial or viral meningitis can come on quickly or surface several days after someone has had a cold, diarrhea and vomiting, or other signs of an infection.
  • Bacterial meningitis is rare, but is usually serious and can be life threatening if not treated right away. Viral meningitis (also called aseptic meningitis) is relatively common and far less serious. It often remains undiagnosed because its symptoms can be similar to those of the common flu.
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
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  • People of any age can get meningitis, but because it can be easily spread among those living in close quarters, teens, college students, and boarding-school students are at higher risk for infection.
  • important to get routine vaccinations, know the signs of meningitis, and if you suspect that your child has the illness, seek medical care right away.
  • age of the patient
  • might require additional treatment.
  • immunization can go a long way toward preventing meningitis
  • symptoms vary,
  • hould be immunized
  • nticonvulsants might be given for seizures
  • evelops shock or low blood pressure
  • may need supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation if they have difficulty breathing.
  • meningococcal disease when they're 11 years old, with a booster shot at age 16.
  • severe and include neurological problems such as hearing loss, visual impairment, seizures, and learning disabilities.
  • ause of the infection.
  • fever lethargy (decreased consciousness) irritability headache photophobia (eye sensitivity to light) stiff neck skin rashes seizures
  • 6 weeks and 10 years old who have certain high-risk medical problems, and for people traveling to countries where meningitis is more common.
  • nfants with meningitis may not have common symptoms
  • ewborns, the most common causes are Group B streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and less commonly, Listeria monocytogenes.
  • difficult to comfort,
  • contagious,
  • Many of the bacteria and viruses that cause meningitis are fairly common and associated with other routine illnesses.
  • oughs, laughs, talks, or sneezes
  • fect the skin, urinary system, or gastrointestinal and respiratory tract can spread by the bloodstream to the meninges through cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid that circulates in and around the spinal cord.
  • aundice (a yellowish tint to the skin) stiffness of the body and neck fever or lower-than-normal temperature poor feeding a weak suck a high-pitched cry bulging fontanelles (the soft spot at the top/front of the baby's skull)
  • Sharing food, drinking glasses, eating utensils, tissues, or towels all can transmit infection as well. Some infectious organisms can spread through a person's stool (poop)
  • lose contact, such as those who live together or people who are exposed by kissing or sharing eating utensils.
  • flu-like symptoms,
  • Many different types of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis.
  • xtreme irritability, lethargy, or fever.
  • lder kids, Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus)
  • acterial meningitis can be so serious,
  • aemophilus influenza type b (Hib)
  • lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to collect a sample of spinal fluid.
  • iruses can lead to viral meningitis, including enteroviruses
  • may be hospitalized
  • (IV) antibiotics
  • Many of the bacteria and viruses that cause meningitis are fairly common and associated with other routine illnesses. Bacteria and viruses that infect the skin, urinary system, or gastrointestinal and respiratory tract can spread by the bloodstream to the meninges through cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid that circulates in and around the spinal cord.
    • taliyahcarter845
      taliyahcarter845 on 06 Sep 15
       
      How it's caused
shaneep110

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      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      The first paragraph and maybe the second/third are the only ones of value.
  • Meningococcal disease risk can be decreased by approximately 90% in household contacts of a patient by administration of antibiotics known to eradicate meningococcal carriage
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      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      Meningococcal - Inflammation of the meninges due to infection with the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis.
  • hemoprophylaxis significantly decreased the risk of meningococcal disease for household contacts with a risk ratio of 0.11 for those receiving chemoprophylaxis
    • shaneep110
      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      chemoprophylaxis - the use of drugs to prevent disease.
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  • This is based on a meta-analysis of 4 retrospective studies and one small trial with 1249 cases of meningococcal disease and more than 4200 household contacts
  • In the United States, antimicrobial chemoprophylaxis is the primary means for prevention of meningococcal disease among close contacts of a patient with invasive meningococcal disease
    • shaneep110
      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      antimicrobial - an agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. 
  • The number needed to treat to prevent a single secondary household case was 218
  • (Purcell et al 2004). T
  • herefore, chemoprophylaxis should be recommended for the index patient with meningococcal disease and all household contacts within 24 hours of diagnosis of the primary case.
  • There are no high quality experimental trials addressing control policies for meningococcal disease and no adequate studies of chemoprophylaxis in day care settings. Nevertheless, current management guidelines support chemoprophylaxis within 24 hours for all close contacts
  • Chemoprophylaxis administered more than 14 days after contact with an index case is probably of no value. Also, chemoprophylaxis does not protect against subsequent reacquisition of N meningitidis.
  • Close Contacts Warranting Chemoprophylaxis for Meningococcal Disease
    • shaneep110
      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      New Title: ways of transmission 
  • Persons having contact with patient’s oral secretions during 7 days prior to disease onset
  • -- Kissing -- Sharing of toothbrushes -- Sharing of eating utensils -- Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation -- Unprotected contact during endotracheal intubation
    • shaneep110
      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      Unprotected Sex
  • Persons at Low Risk for Whom Chemoprophylaxis is Not Recommended
    • shaneep110
      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      New Title: Low Risk People
  • Casual contact (eg, at school or work) without direct exposure to patient’s oral secretions Indirect contact only (ie, only contact is with a high-risk contact and not a case) Health care worker without direct exposure to patient’s oral secretions
  • Rifampin, ceftriaxone, and ciprofloxacin
    • shaneep110
      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      Rifampin - a reddish-brown antibiotic used chiefly to treat tuberculosis and leprosy. ceftriaxone - Treats infections caused by certain types of bacteria. This medicine is a cephalosporin antibiotic.  cephalosporin - any of a group of semisynthetic broad-spectrum antibiotics resembling penicillin. ciprofloxacin - This medicine is a quinolone antibiotic that treats infections and is given to people who have been exposed to anthrax. quinolone - any of a class of antibiotics used in treating a variety of mainly Gram-negative infections, and thought to be responsible for antibiotic resistance in some microbes. Gram-negative - a staining technique for the preliminary identification of bacteria, in which a violet dye is applied, followed by a decolorizing agent and then a red dye. The cell walls of certain bacteria
  • (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2000; 2001; Committee on Infectious Disease 2000).
  • azithromycin
    • shaneep110
      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      azithromycin - Treats bacterial infections. This medicine is a macrolide antibiotic. macrolide - any of a class of antibiotics containing a lactone ring, of which the first and best known is erythromycin. lactone - an organic compound containing an ester group -OCO- as part of a ring. erythromycin - an antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused byan antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It is similar in its effects to penicillin. Gram-positive - a staining technique for the preliminary identification of bacteria, in which a violet dye is applied, followed by a decolorizing agent and then a red dye. The cell walls of certain bacteria.
  • nasopharyngeal
    • shaneep110
      shaneep110 on 05 Sep 14
       
      nasopharyngeal - of or relating to or located near the nasopharynx nasopharynx - the upper part of the pharynx, connecting with the nasal cavity above the soft palate.
  • the drug of choice is rifampin, which is both effective and inexpensive. For young children rifampin can be administered with greater patient acceptance in a flavored syrup. Rifampin is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Rifampin may interfere with the efficacy of oral contraceptives, and some antiepileptic and anticoagulant medications. Rifampin may also stain the urine orange for a couple days and may stain soft contact lenses. Ciprofloxacin is also not recommended for use in pregnant women.
junpark126

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  • Meningitis is a relatively rare infection that affects the delicate membranes -- called meninges (men-in'-jeez) -- that cover the brain and spinal cord
  • Meningitis is almost always caused by a bacterial or viral infection that began elsewhere in the body, such as in the ears, sinuses, or upper respiratory tract.
  • Viral meningitis is more common than the bacterial form and generally -- but not always -- less serious
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  • Children under age 5Teenagers and young adults age 16-25Adults over age 55
  • Who Is Most at Risk for Meningitis?
  • Meningitis is almost always caused by a bacterial or viral infection that began elsewhere in the body, such as in the ears, sinuses, or upper respiratory tract. Less common causes of meningitis include fungal infection, autoimmune disorders, and medications.
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      melissabergmann on 06 Sep 14
       
      Web MD
  • meningitis is more of a danger for people with certain medical conditions, such as a damaged or missing spleen, chronic disease, or immune system disorders. 
  • Bacterial meningitis is an extremely serious illness that requires immediate medical care.
  • The bacteria can spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing.
  • In many instances, bacterial meningitis develops when bacteria get into the bloodstream from the sinuses, ears, or other part of the upper respiratory tract.
  • Fungal meningitis is much less common than the other two infectious forms.
  • If not treated quickly, it can lead to death within hours -- or lead to permanent damage to the brain and other parts of the body.
  • outbreaks are most likely to occur in places where people are living in close quarters.
  • influenzae type b (Hib) was a common cause of meningitis in infants and young children until the Hib vaccine was introduced for infants.
  • Meningitis is a relatively rare infection that affects the delicate membranes -- called mening
  • Viral meningitis tends to be less severe, and most people recover completely. 
  • Fungal meningitis is a rare form of meningitis and generally occurs only in people with weakened immune systems.
  • So are people traveling to areas where meningitis is more common, such as parts of Africa.
  • bacteria then travel through the bloodstream to the brain.
  • People with viral meningitis are much less likely to have permanent brain damage after the infection resolves. Most will recover completely.
  • a person with AIDS is more likely to become infected with this form of meningitis.
  • meningitis cases in the U.S. Vaccines are available for both Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
  • caused by a bacterial or viral infection that began elsewhere in the body
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    meningitis
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