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Meningitis can usually be contracted in several different ways. Some ways include: missing routine vaccinations or not getting vaccinations at all, live, work or learn in close quarters with others, get pregnant, or catch a cold.
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Those with AIDS are vulnerable to contracting meningitis from what sources?
Patients with AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) are more prone to getting meningitis from fungi, as well as from the agent that causes tuberculosis.
Who is most at risk for meningitis?
it usually feeds on children and old people
How many world wide cases of viral meningitis have been reported?
there are about 56
What type of microbe causes meningitis?
Meningitis is most often caused by bacteria, but also can be a viral meningitis or, rarely, caused by a fungus.
What is the origin of most cases of enteric fever?
Of the 500 cases reported in an average year, about 60% are infections acquired during travel in Mexico, India, or South America.
Where is meningitis most found in the world?
west Africa
What type of meningitis is the most difficult to treat?
The most serious and difficult-to-treat types of meningitis tend to be those caused by bacteria.
When some one have ear infection cause meningitis?
Ear infections are very common. Meningitis is very uncommon. Ear is very close to the brain. But the infection most probably go via blood. It is probably very uncommon for ear infection to invade the brain by direct path. Nevertheless this is possible. Specially in traumatic cases.
Is Meningitis the most accurate term for inflammation of neurons?
No, meningitis is inflammation of the meninges or covering of the brain.
What are some of the long term side effects of spinal meningitis?
Meningitis may be difficult to diagnose. It may occur as spinal meningitis, bacterial meningitis or viral meningitis. Spinal meningitis can only be confirmed by lumbar puncture. There are two divisions of meningitis -- viral (caused by a virus) and bacterial (caused by one of several types and strains of bacteria residing in the throat or nasal passages). The bacterial form of meningitis is extremely dangerous, fast-moving and has the most potential for being fatal. Left untreated, it usually results in death. Threats to infants and children from meningitis include paralysis or death. In adults there is a risk of circulatory problems as well. For many survivors, the long-term effects can be debilitating, possibly including multiple amputations (caused by gangrene), hearing loss, and kidney damage. Heart damage can result from endocarditis. There can also be neurological problems such as epilepsy and learning difficulties. Many (but not all) forms of bacterial meningitis can be prevented in adults by vaccination.
Is spinal meningitis considered dangerous?
The prognosis of meningitis varies between the different causative agents. Meningitis is an inflammation of a certain area of the brain, and in some cases, such as meningococcal meningitis, they can kill within 6 hours of the original onset of symptoms.
Can dogs contract meningitis from other dogs?
Cases of meningitis in dogs are usually caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa or rickettsia. Other causes, such as chemical agents, are not as common, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual. So, i do think dogs can contract meningitis from other dogs. Read more: Cases of Meningitis in Dogs | eHow.com ehow.com/facts_5589184_cases-meningitis-dogs.html#ixzz1Vun9a0Cd
