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Meningitis | Non-Infectious Meningitis | CDC - 0 views

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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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HSA meningitis facts

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  • Meningitis Facts
  • College freshman who live in residence halls are at higher risk for meningococcal disease compared to other people of the same age.
  • The risk for the disease among non-freshman college students is similar to that for the general population of similar age (18-24 years). 
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  • Know Your Risks, Learn About Vaccination
  • What is meningococcal meningitis?
  • Non-freshman college students who want to reduce their risk of infection should consider the vaccine also
  • Mindful of this potential threat, a U.S. health advisory panel recommends that college students, particularly freshmen living in residence halls, learn more about meningitis and receive a vaccine that will reduce their risk of meningitis. 
  • Meningitis is rare. 
  • But when it strikes, this potentially fatal bacterial disease can lead to swelling of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal column as well as severe and permanent disabilities, such as hearing loss, brain damage, seizures, limb amputation and even death.
  • Meningococcal meningitis is spread through the air via respiratory secretions or close contact with an infected person. 
  • Other undergraduates living in College resident halls, who have not been recently vaccinated, should also consider vaccination to reduce their risk for the disease.
  •   This can include coughing, sneezing, kissing or sharing items like utensils, cigarettes and drinking glasses.
  • What are the symptoms?
  • Symptoms of meningococcal meningitis often resemble the flu and can include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, rash, nausea, vomiting, lethargy and confusion.
  • Who is at risk?
  • Certain college students, particularly freshmen or transfer students who live in residence halls, have been found to have an increased risk for meningococcal meningitis. 
  • How is it spread?
  • Can meningitis be prevented?
  • As with any vaccine, vaccination against meningitis may not protect 100 percent of all susceptible individuals.
  • The vaccine may be available from health care providers or county health departments.
  • For more information To learn more about meningitis and the vaccine, visit the Student Health and Wellness Center, ground floor Augustine Hall or call us at 631-4254. You can also get information at the CDC website
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meningitis HSA challenge 1 second period college prevention

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  • College students, especially first-year college students living in residence halls, are at a slightly increased risk for meningococcal disease compared with other persons of the same age. Many states have adopted legislation requiring colleges to provide information on risks of meningococcal disease to incoming students and/or students residing on campus, and some have mandated vaccination for certain students, unless a vaccination waiver is provided.
  • College students, especially first-year college students living in residence halls, are at a slightly increased risk for meningococcal disease compared with other persons of the same age. Many states have adopted legislation requiring colleges to provide information on risks of meningococcal disease to incoming students and/or students residing on campus, and some have mandated vaccination for certain students, unless a vaccination waiver is provided.
  • First-year college students living in residence halls are recommended to be vaccinated with meningococcal conjugate vaccine
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  • within 5 years
  • The risk for meningococcal disease among non-first-year college students is similar to that for the general population. However, the vaccine is safe and effective and therefore can be provided to non-first-year college students.
arytman716

Viral Meningitis Facts and Information - Disabled World - 1 views

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HSA meningitis facts Challenge1

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  • Meningitis involves an inflammation of the membranes or, "meninges," that cover a person's spinal cord and brain.
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  • 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.
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