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It is an inflammation of the "meninges," or membranes covering the brain and spinal cords.
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Scientific name for viral meningitis?
Aseptic meningitis
What is the scientific name of viral meningitis?
The scientific name of viral meningitis is aseptic meningitis. It is called aseptic because despite the term, there may be some inflammation associated with the condition.
Common name for meningitis?
spinal m
What is an antonym for meningitis?
Meningitis is an often fatal bacterial disease. As it is a medical condition and diagnosis there is no antonym form to the term, or its microbiological pathogen of the same name.
Where does bacterial meningitis hide?
I would say the meninges . . . hence the name.
Who is most at risk for meningitis?
it usually feeds on children and old people
Why did meningitis get its name?
Fairly simple one - meningitis is an inflammation (-itis) of the meninges, a set of three membranes which cover the surface of the brain and spinal cord. This leads to a build up of pressure in the head and spine which gives the characteristic headaches associated with meningitis.
Is there math in meningitis?
There is no math in meningitis. Meningitis is an inflammation, and is not mathematical in any way. Math involves numbers, and meningitis involves inflammation.
How do you get meningitis from leukemia?
How do u get meningitis from leukemia
Where does meningitis come from?
Meningitis is spread by coming in contact with the saliva or mucus of someone who already has meningitis. Meningitis affects the membranes that enclose the spinal cord and brain.
How many victims does Meningitis have annually?
This is actually for bacterial meningitis... sorry-About 20,000 deaths from meningitis in Africa 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 18,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in The Americas 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 73,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in South East Asia 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 15,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in Europe 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 25,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in Eastern Mediterranean 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 20,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in Western Pacific 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)
What are the causes of maningococcal?
Meningococcus is another name for Neisserra meningitidis. It causes meningitis and septicaemia, hence the name "meningo" and is a gram negative coccus, hence "coccus."Meningococcal meningitis is therefore meningitis caused by this organism; similarly with meningococcal septicaemia.
