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Bacterial Meningitis - 0 views

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symptoms Meningitis MeningitisGoogleGroup Prevention

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  • nfection of the spinal fluid and of the membranes surrounding the brain (the meninges
  • vaccine was approved for u
  • most common cause of meningitis.
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  • aemophilus influenzae B
  • S. pneumoniae or N. meningitidis, via direct contact with their respiratory secretions.
  • ymptoms of meningitis are the same regardless of the cause: fever, headache, and stiff neck. As the disease advances, a rash may appear on the infected person, which are spots of dead tissue, destroyed by the invading bacteria.
  • erfectly healthy in the morning
  • and dead by nightfall.
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      jchase438 on 07 Sep 14
       
      This article states how the disease is transmitted and how fast and deadly the disease is.
  • tially requires hospitalization so that symptoms can be monitored, and so that large doses of antibiotics can be given intravenously. Prompt, appro
  • ist against all different types of bacterial meningitis. Vaccines against S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae B (Hib) are part of the recommended childhood vaccination series.
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Bacterial Meningitis \\ Emergency Preparedness \\ Loyola University Maryland - 0 views

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Meningitis HSA Challenge1 EnglishII

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      jchase438 on 07 Sep 14
       
      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.
  • nfection th
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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
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