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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,
  • ause of the infection.
  • 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.
  • hould be immunized
  • 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
  • xtreme irritability, lethargy, or fever.
  • 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.
  • ewborns, the most common causes are Group B streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and less commonly, Listeria monocytogenes.
  • 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.
  • (IV) antibiotics
  • may be hospitalized
  • iruses can lead to viral meningitis, including enteroviruses
  • 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.
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      taliyahcarter845 on 06 Sep 15
       
      How it's caused
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meningitis symptoms

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  • Meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This covering is called the meninges.
  • The most common causes of meningitis are viral infections.
  • They may result in death or brain damage, even if treated.
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  • Chemical irritationDrug allergiesFungiParasitesTumors
  • It usually occurs in the late summer and early fall.
  • Symptoms usually come on quickly, and may include:
  • Haemophilus vaccine (HiB vaccine) given to children helpsPneumococcal vaccine is given to children and adultsMeningococcal vaccines is given to children and adults; some communities hold vaccination campaigns after an outbreak of meningococcal meningitis. Household members and others in close contact with people who have meningococcal meningitis should receive antibiotics to prevent becoming infected.
  • Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial meningitis
  • Fluids through a vein (IV)Medicines to treat symptoms, such as brain swelling, shock, and seizures
  • Without prompt treatment
  • Brain damageBuildup of fluid between the skull and brain (subdural effusion)Hearing lossHydrocephalusSeizures
  • Fever and chills, especially in newborns and childrenMental status changesNausea and vomitingSensitivity to light (photophobia)Severe headacheStiff neck (meningismus)
  • any types of viruses can cause meningitis:Enteroviruses: These are viruses that also can cause intestinal illness.Herpes viruses: These are the same viruses that can cause cold sores and genital herpes. However, people with cold sores or genital herpes do not have a higher chance of developing herpes meningitis.Mumps and HIV viruses can cause aseptic meningitis.West Nile virus: This virus is spread by mosquito bites and has become a cause of viral meningitis in most of the United States.
  • the provider thinks you have meningitis, a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) should be done to remove a sample of spinal fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) for testing.Other tests that may be done include:Blood cultureChest x-rayCT scan of the head
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    "Fast heart rate Fever Mental status changes Stiff neck"
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meningitis symptoms

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  • easy to mistake the early signs and symptoms of meningitis for the flu (influenza).
  • symptoms may develop over several hours or over one or two days.
  • High fever Constant crying Excessive sleepiness or irritability Inactivity or sluggishness Poor feeding A bulge in the soft spot on top of a baby's head (fontanel) Stiffness in a baby's body and neck
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  • Sudden high fever Severe headache that isn't easily confused with other types of headache Stiff neck Vomiting or nausea with headache Confusion or difficulty concentrating Seizures Sleepiness or difficulty waking up Sensitivity to light Lack of interest in drinking and eating Skin rash in some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis
  • Newborns and infants may not have the classic signs and symptoms of headache and stiff neck.
    • abrown844
      abrown844 on 08 Sep 14
       
      Infants won't have the same signs as everybody else.
  • Viral meningitis may improve without treatment, but bacterial meningitis is serious, can come on very quickly and requires prompt antibiotic treatment to improve the chances of a recovery. Delaying treatment for bacterial meningitis increases the risk of permanent brain damage or death.
  • There's no way to know what kind of meningitis you or your child has without seeing your doctor and undergoing spinal fluid testing.
    • abrown844
      abrown844 on 08 Sep 14
       
      There's no way of knowing what kind of meningitis you have w/o seeing a doctor.
  • Sudden high fever Severe headache that isn't easily confused with other types of headache Stiff neck Vomiting or nausea with headache Confusion or difficulty concentrating Seizures Sleepiness or difficulty waking up Sensitivity to light Lack of interest in drinking and eating Skin rash in some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis
  • Fever Severe, unrelenting headache Confusion Vomiting Stiff neck
  • ifficult to comfor
  • may occur in anyone older than age of 2 include:
  • Infants
  • cry harder when picked up.
  • You may need to take medications to prevent an infection.
  • Seek medical care right away
  • The signs and symptoms that may occur in anyone older than age of 2 include: Sudden high fever Severe headache that isn't easily confused with other types of headache Stiff neck Vomiting or nausea with headache Confusion or difficulty concentrating Seizures Sleepiness or difficulty waking up Sensitivity to light Lack of interest in drinking and eating Skin rash in some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis
  • The signs and symptoms that may occur in anyone older than age of 2 include: Sudden high fever Severe headache that isn't easily confused with other types of headache Stiff neck Vomiting or nausea with headache Confusion or difficulty concentrating Seizures Sleepiness or difficulty waking up Sensitivity to light Lack of interest in drinking and eating Skin rash in some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis
  • Newborns and infants may not have the classic signs and symptoms of headache and stiff neck. Instead, signs of meningitis in this age group may include: High fever Constant crying Excessive sleepiness or irritability Inactivity or sluggishness Poor feeding A bulge in the soft spot on top of a baby's head (fontanel) Stiffness in a baby's body and neck
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    The symptoms of meningitis
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    "Sudden high fever Severe headache that isn't easily confused with other types of headache Stiff neck Vomiting or nausea with headache Confusion or difficulty concentrating Seizures Sleepiness or difficulty waking up Sensitivity to light Lack of interest in drinking and eating Skin rash in some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis"
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  • 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
obeck388

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  • The CDC recommends a meningococcal vaccine for all children 11 to 18. The vaccine is routinely given at 11-12, but it is also recommended for:
  • Eating a well-balanced diet, rich in vegetables and fruits
  • Meningococcal disease is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in teens and young adults. The CDC recommends a meningococcal vaccine for all children 11 to 18. The vaccine is routinely given at 11-12, but it is also recommended for: Anyone who has been exposed to meningitis during an outbreak Anyone traveling to or living where meningococcal disease is common Military recruits People with certain immune system disorders or a damaged or missing spleen
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    Prevention
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  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.
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      melissabergmann on 06 Sep 14
       
      mayoclinic.org
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.
  • Early treatment of bacterial meningitis can prevent serious complications.
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  • Most cases of meningitis in the U.S. are caused by a viral infection,
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.
  • headache, fever and a stiff neck
  • bacterial and fungal infections also can lead to meningitis.
  • can get better on its own in a couple of weeks
  • it can be a life-threatening emergency requiring urgent antibiotic treatment
    • abrown844
      abrown844 on 08 Sep 14
       
      Seek immediate help whenever you notice something peculiar about your body.
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling associated with meningitis often triggers the "hallmark" signs and symptoms of this condition, including headache, fever and a stiff neck. Most cases of meningitis in the U.S. are caused by a viral infection, but bacterial and fungal infections also can lead to meningitis. Depending on the cause of the infection, meningitis can get better on its own in a couple of weeks — or it can be a life-threatening emergency requiring urgent antibiotic treatment. If you suspect that you or someone in your family has meningitis, seek medical care right away. Early treatment of bacterial meningitis can prevent serious complications.
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      szapata805 on 10 Sep 14
       
      Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling associated with meningitis often triggers the "hallmark" signs and symptoms of this condition, including headache, fever and a stiff neck. Most cases of meningitis in the U.S. are caused by a viral infection, but bacterial and fungal infections also can lead to meningitis. Depending on the cause of the infection, meningitis can get better on its own in a couple of weeks - or it can be a life-threatening emergency requiring urgent antibiotic treatment. If you suspect that you or someone in your family has meningitis, seek medical care right away. Early treatment of bacterial meningitis can prevent serious complications.
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.
  • Most cases of meningitis in the U.S. are caused by a viral infection, but bacterial and fungal infections also can lead to meningitis.
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling associated with meningitis often triggers the "hallmark" signs and symptoms of this condition, including headache, fever and a stiff neck.
  • szapata805 on 10 Sep 14
     
    "Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling associated with meningitis often triggers the "hallmark" signs and symptoms of this condition, including headache, fever and a stiff neck. Most cases of meningitis in the U.S. are caused by a viral infection, but bacterial and fungal infections also can lead to meningitis. Depending on the cause of the infection, meningitis can get better on its own in a couple of weeks - or it can be a life-threatening emergency requiring urgent antibiotic treatment. If you suspect that you or someone in your family has meningitis, seek medical care right away. Early treatment of bacterial meningitis can prevent serious complications."
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Meningitis preventions

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  • Vaccination works by “teaching” the adaptive immune system to recognize certain proteins on the bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis. The immune system then targets the bacteria for neutralization.
  • Vaccination works by “teaching” the adaptive immune system to recognize certain proteins on the bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis. The immune system then targets the bacteria for neutralization.
  • Vaccination works by “teaching” the adaptive immune system to recognize certain proteins on the bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis. The immune system then targets the bacteria for neutralization.
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  • Vaccination works by “teaching” the adaptive immune system to recognize certain proteins on the bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis. The immune system then targets the bacteria for neutralization.
  • People should seek vaccination before traveling to certain countries or regions of the world where meningococcal meningitis is common. The disease frequently causes outbreaks of illness in sub-Saharan Africa, for instance. Anyone traveling to this region should be vaccinated.
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    Meningitis preventions
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  • Bacterial meningitis. Acute bacterial meningitis usually occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream and migrate to the brain and spinal cord. But it can also occur when bacteria directly invade the meninges, as a result of an ear or sinus infection, or a skull fracture, or rarely, after some surgeries.
  • Bacterial meningitis is treated with antibiotics. A general intravenous antibiotic with a corticosteroid to bring down the inflammation may be prescribed even before all the test results are in. When the specific bacteria are identified, your doctor may decide to change antibiotics.
  • Inflammation of brain and spinal cord membranes, typically caused by an infection.Rare20,000 to 200,000 US cases per yearSome types preventable by vaccineTreatable by a medical professionalSpreads by airborne dropletsRequires a medical diagnosisLab tests or imaging always requiredShort-term: resolves within days to weeks
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  • Causes
  • auses a brain infection that is usually fatal. The parasite enters the body through the nose and is caused by
  • very rare form of parasitic meningitis that c
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  • the microscopic ameba (a single-celled living organism) Naegleria fowleri.
  • Risk Factors
  • Bodies of warm freshwater, such as lakes and riversGeothermal (naturally hot) water, such as hot springsWarm water discharge from industrial plantsGeothermal (naturally hot) drinking water sourcesSwimming pools that are poorly maintained, minimally-chlorinated, and/or un-chlorinatedWater heaters. Naegleria fowleri grows best at higher temperatures up to 115°F (46°C) and can survive for short periods at higher temperatures.2, 3SoilNaegleria fowleri is not found in salt water, like the ocean.
  • Prevention
  • Infection is rare and typically occurs when people go swimming or diving in warm freshwater places, like lakes and rivers. Very rarely, infections have been reported when people submerge their heads, cleanse their noses during religious practices, or irrigate their sinuses (nose) using contaminated tap or faucet water. Naegleria fowleri can grow in pipes, hot water heaters, and water systems, including treated public drinking water systems.
  • Naegleria fowleri infects people when water containing the ameba enters the body through the nose.
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meningitis information

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  • usually diagnosed with a lumbar puncture.
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      blake_hood5572 on 03 Sep 15
       
      All the basic information. 
  • nflammation of brain and spinal cord membranes, typically caused by an infection.Rare20,000 to 200,000 US cases per yearSome types preventable by vaccineTreatable by a medical professionalSpreads by airborne dropletsRequires a medical diagnosisLab tests or imaging always requiredShort-term: resolves within days to weeks
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Meningitis symptoms

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  • The first symptoms are usually fever, vomiting, headache and feeling unwell. Red ticks show symptoms more specific to meningitis and septicaemia and less common in milder illnesses. Limb pain, pale skin, and cold hands and feet often appear earlier than the rash, neck stiffness, dislike of bright lights and confusion.
  • Other signs in babies: Tense or bulging soft spot on their headRefusing to feedIrritable when picked up, with a high pitched or moaning cryA stiff body with jerky movements, or else floppy and lifelessFever is often absent in babies less than three months of age
  • Get medical help immediately
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    green : adult symptoms and adolesecents yellow with stick note : babies
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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.
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    tells about the different types of meningitis that you can contract.
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  •   Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, the covering of the brain and spinal cord. It is most often caused by infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal), but can also be produced by chemical irritation, subarachnoid haemorrhage, cancer and other conditions.
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    the over view of meningitis.
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  • Meningococcal vaccines are now available
  • help protect against all three serogroups of meningococcal disease
  • most commonly seen in the United States (serogroups B, C and Y), but they will not prevent all cases
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  • Meningococcal conjugate vaccines (Menactra®, MenHibrix® and Menveo®)
  • Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (Menomune®)
  • Serogroup B meningococcal vaccines (Bexsero® and Trumenba®)
  • Trade name Type of Vaccine Meningococcal Serogroups Covered Bexsero® Recombinant B Menactra® Conjugate A, C, W, Y MenHibrix® Conjugate C, Y (and Haemophilus influenzae type b [Hib]) Menomune® Polysaccharide A, C, W, Y Menveo® Conjugate A, C, W, Y Trumenba® Recombinant B
  • The following vaccines help prevent meningococcal disease: meningococcal conjugate, meningococcal polysaccharide, and serogroup B meningococcal vaccines.
  • As with all vaccines, there can be minor reactions, including pain and redness at the injection site, headache, fatigue or discomfort after meningococcal vaccines.
  • Who Should Not Be Vaccinated?
  • Vaccine Recommendations
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  • Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
  • Flu (Influenza)
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    Meningitis
kayanking

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  • Meningitis means "inflammation of the meninges."
  • meninges
  • are membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord
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  • They can become inflamed when an infection occurs in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding these membranes. Other things such as medications, tumours, and chemical exposure can also cause meningitis.
  • majority of people with meningitis that is not caused by bacteria (e.g., meningitis caused by a virus) recover quickly and completely
  • bacterial meningitis is fatal for 1 in 10 people
  • even with treatment
  • 1 in 5 people will be left with problems such as deafness or brain injury
  • Quick diagnosis and treatment are vital
  • The most common causes of meningitis are bacteria or viruses, although there are many other causes.
  • fungi
  • over half the population carries one or another of these bacteria in the back of the nose and throat
  • exotic
  • such as parasites
  • tropical countries.
  • Meningitis commonly occurs when bacteria or viruses make their way into the fluid surrounding the brain.
  • Sometimes they enter directly as a result of an operation such as brain surgery. Sometimes they erode through the small bones in our skull, for instance in extreme cases of severe sinusitis. Sometimes they are carried there by our blood from an infection occurring elsewhere in our body such as pneumonia (a lung infection). But in most cases, we don't really understand how and why this happens.
  • Cryptococcus, a fungus, can also cause meningitis. It usually occurs in people with weakened immune systems, such as people with AIDS
  • Tuberculosis (TB) can cause meningitis
  • Certain medications and chemical irritants can cause in inflammation of the brain similar to meningitis. There have also been rare reports of vaccines causing meningitis. Viral or chemically-induced meningitis often goes away on its own.
  • Bacterial meningitis, on the other hand, is a very serious illness.
  • people with poor immune systems
  • can't live outside the human body for very long.
  • enter the cerebrospinal fluid and begin multiplying, the bacteria cause inflammation and other symptoms of meningitis.
  • not eating
  • There are many species of bacteria that can cause meningitis.
  • Children under the age of 2 are most susceptible to meningitis. Other things that increase the risk are:
  • brain or spinal cord surgery
  • head injury
  • impaired or abnormal immune system
  • kidney failure
  • the use of corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone)
  • cancer, especially breast, lung, skin, leukemia, and lymphoma. When cancer is the cause of the meningitis it is called carcinomatous meningitis or leptomeningeal metastatis.
  • People with bacterial meningitis quickly become very sick, usually within hours, and shouldn't wait to get medical treatment.
  • Symptoms of meningitis can include:
  • high fever over 39°C (102°F)
  • stiff and sore neck, especially when it's moved, turned, or bent (the discomfort is caused by inflammation of the meninges) – this may not occur in people whose immune systems are not functioning properly, such as:
  • people taking corticosteroids
  • people with AIDS
  • people taking cancer or transplant medications
  • seniors
  • children less than 24 months of age and especially those less than 6 months of age.
  • severe headache due to extra pressure in the head – look for signs of fussiness and irritability in children too young to complain of a headache
  • If blood vessels in the brain become inflamed, the brain won't get enough oxygen. This can make a person drowsy and less responsive, and, in extreme situations, they can fall into a coma. Lack of oxygen to the brain can also cause seizures.
  • Symptoms for very young children can include:
  • fever, with cold hands and feet
  • vomiting
  • commonly transmitted by coughing, sneezing, and kissing
  • difficulty waking up
  • high-pitched moaning or crying
  • arching their backs and pulling at their necks
  • not settling down or taking comfort when held
  • having a vacant expression
  • showing a pale, mottled complexion
  • rash (red or purple pinpricks)
  • Long-term complications can occur and last long after the infection has been treated. These include deafness, mental impairment, paralysis, and sometimes seizures that require lifelong treatment.
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  • Nausea and vomiting Photophobia, or sensitivity to bright lights Altered mental status, such as confusion and difficulty concentrating
  • eadache, fever, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting
  • sleeping problems,
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  • develop between three and seven days,
  • seizures, coma
  • an even result in death
  • Brain damage Hearing or vision loss Learning disabilities and behavioral problems Coordination and balance problems Epilepsy
  • ethargy (lack of energy), decreased appetite,
  • irst seven days of becoming infected with the parasite
  • Confusion Lack of attention to people and surroundings Loss of balance Seizures Hallucinations
  • PAM usually results in death about five days after symptoms start
  • Fever Dazed, or lacking alertness Irritability and constant crying Frequent vomiting Poor feeding Soft spot on the head (bulging fontanelle) Abnormal reflexes Rapid breathing Lethargy Constant sleepiness or trouble waking
  • Blood tests, imaging tests, and lumbar punctures are all used to diagnose meningitis.
  • X-ray images
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  • world’s first comprehensive vaccination programme for babies against meningococcal B (MenB) meningitis and septicaemia through the UK’s immunisation programme.
  • not already received any routine vaccinations should have MenB at the same time as their first and third routine infant vaccinations
  • who have already received their first dose of routine vaccinations should have MenB at the same time as their second and third routine infant vaccinations
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  • Those who have already received their first and second dose of routine vaccinations should have MenB at the same time as their third routine infant vaccinations 
  • Booster of MenB should also be offered at 12-13 months
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