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Meningitis | Fungal Meningitis | CDC - 0 views

  • ngal meningitis is rare and usually the result of spread of a fungus through blood to the spinal cord. Although anyone can get fungal meningitis, people with weakened immune systems, like those with HIV infection or cancer, are at higher risk.The most common cause of fungal menin
  • gitis for people with weakened immune systems is Cryptococcus. This disease is one of the most common causes of adult meningitis in Africa.
  • Fungal meningitis is not contagious,
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  • Certain diseases, medications, and surgical procedures may weaken the immune system and increase your risk of getting fungal infection, which can lead to fungal meningitis. Premature babies with very low birth weights are also at increased risk for getting Candida blood stream infection, which may spread to the brain.
  • FeverHeadacheStiff neckNausea and vomitingPhotophobia (sensitivity to light)Altered mental status (confusion)
  • Fungal meningitis is treated with long courses of high dose antifungal medications
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Meningitis | Viral | CDC - 0 views

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  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord. Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis.
  • s often less severe than bacterial meningitis, and most people usually get better on their own (without treatment). However, infants younger than 1 month old and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe illness.
  • ou can get viral meningitis at any age. However, some people have a higher risk of getting the disease, includingchildren younger than five years old, andpeople with weakened immune systems caused by diseases, medications (such as chemotherapy), and recent organ or bone marrow transplantations.
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  • f you have close contact with a person who has viral meningitis, you may become infected with the virus that made that person sick. However, you are not likely to develop meningitis as a complication of the illness.
  • n infant
  • FeverIrritabilityPoor eatingSleepiness or trouble waking up from sleepLethargy (a lack of energy)
  • n adults
  • FeverHeadacheStiff neckSensitivity to bright lightSleepiness or trouble waking up from sleepNauseaVomitingLack of appetiteLethargy (a lack of energy)
  • n most cases, there is no specific treatment for viral meningitis. Most people who get viral meningitis completely recover on their own within 7 to 10 days. However, people with meningitis caused by certain viruses such as herpesvirus and influenza, may benefit from treatment with an antiviral medication.
  • PreventionThere are no vaccin
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after changing diapers, using the toilet, or coughing or blowing your nose.Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, or sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick.Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, not your hands.Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.Stay home when you are sick.
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