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Is Meningitis the most accurate term for inflammation of neurons?
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No, meningitis is inflammation of the meninges or covering of the brain.
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Is Meningitis is the most accurate term for inflammation of the brain?
Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, three membranes that are layered around the brain and spinal cord to cushion, nurture and protect the delicate neurons. In order, from superficial to deep, they are the dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater. Inflammation of the neurons of the brain would be called encephalitis. Inflammation of the meninges and inflammation of the neurons of the brain are often concurrent; this would be called meningoencephalitis.
What are the most 2 common infectious diseases?
Anthrax : multiplication of Bacillus anthracis in the body.Bacterial meningitis : inflammation of the protective membranes of the central nervous system.
What is the most common injury due to the west Nile virus?
West Nile encephalitis (inflammation of the brain); West Nile meningitis (inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord); or West Nile meningoencephalitis
Who is most at risk for meningitis?
it usually feeds on children and old people
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.
When are most neurons made?
the age that the body has the most neurons is at birth.
What is meningitis and encephalitis?
Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord, called the meningeal. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis, which occurs when a virus enters your body through the nose or mouth and moves to the brain. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but it can be deadly. It usually starts with bacteria that cause flu-like infections. It can cause a stroke, deafness and brain injuries. It can also damage other organs. Pneumococcal infections and meningococcal infections can cause bacterial meningitis.Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. The most common cause is a viral infection, but bacteria can also cause it. It can be mild or severe. Most cases are mild. If so, flu-like symptoms develop. You should take rest, drink plenty of fluids and take some pain medicine. The most serious cases need immediate treatment. The symptoms are: Severe headaches Sudden fever Drowsiness Vomiting Confusion Seizures
Describes the inflammation of the spaces within the cranium?
Meningitis is inflammation of the three layers of tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord, collectively called the meninges; separately they are the pia mater, dura mater and subarachnoid mater.
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.
Most neurons send information to?
Other neurons
Most of the neurons in the brain and spinal cord are?
most of the neurons in the brain and spinal cord are
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.
