What are eukaryotic organisms that can cause meningitis symptoms?

What are symptoms post splenectomy?

The spleen is an important immune organ responsible for eliminating infections caused by encapsulated bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae. Without a spleen, encapsulated organisms have an easier time causing disease. Since encapsulated organisms can cause a variety of diseases, there is no consistent set of symptoms that are necessarily indicative of a post-splenectomy infection. However, as the organisms listed above also may cause meningitis, the appearance of meningitis symptoms (classically fever, headache, and neck stiffness) should lead to a prompt visit to the emergency room.

Symptoms of Spinal Meningitis?

Spinal meningitis is swelling around the brain and spinal cord. The cause of this swelling is typically a viral, bacterial or fungal infection. The infection itself can cause some symptoms, but it is the pressure on the brain and spinal cord that cause many of the symptoms and make the infection potentially lethal. Some meningitis will pass on its own. However, meningitis, particularly bacterial meningitis, can cause permanent brain damage or death. It is important to have a doctor determine the cause of the meningitis and oversee treatment. Meningitis can cause flu-like symptoms. These initial symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stiff neck and loss of appetite. The above symptoms that should prompt a visit to the doctor are stiff neck, high fever and extreme headaches. Vomiting should also prompt a visit to the doctor if it is persistent and resulting in lack of nutrition and hydration. Because spinal meningitis affects the brain as well as the spine, it can produce neurological symptoms. These include difficulty concentrating, light sensitivity, trouble waking from sleep and seizures. If a person cannot concentrate, it is usually a sign of illness. A doctor should be seen to determine if the cause is meningitis or another serious illness. Seizures should always prompt a visit to the doctor, particularly if there is no history of seizures or no underlying seizure condition, such as epilepsy. More general symptoms of spinal meningitis include rash, irritability and sensitivity to loud noises. The rash may be extreme, causing red or purple spots that can group together and cause large areas of red or purple skin. This is a petechial rash, which will not reduce in color when pressed with a finger like many other rashes. People of any age can contract spinal meningitis, even infants. Small children are unable to convey pain except to cry. Incessant crying in small children can be a symptom of meningitis. Only a doctor can diagnose spinal meningitis so it is of the utmost importance that medical help be sought in cases where spinal meningitis is suspected.

What is the cause for headache in meningitis?

Meningitis causes swelling of the meninges which can result in pain and other symptoms. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, consult a board certified headache specialist.

Can meningitis cause Secondary vasculitis?

Meningitis can cause Secondary vasculitis

Could encephalitis and meningitis cause parkinson's?

I have been wondering the same thing. My mother had bacterial meningitis at age 63. She had no symptoms of Parkinson's before the meningitis, but she woke up from the coma with a tremor in her hand which was the first symptom. Nine years later, her Parkinson's has developed significantly.

What diseases do diplococci bacteria cause?

Meningococcal diplodocus is a gram negative bacteria. Meningococcal diplodocus can cause septicemia, meningitis or both, these infections can be present with conjunctivitis, arthritis, and a combination of other symptoms.

How do you tell if it is the flu or meningitis?

It will take a doctor examination and/or specific testing to make the determination, since the early symptoms of the flu and meningitis are similar. The hallmark symptoms of meningitis (except in toddlers and infants) are severe unrelenting headache, stiff neck, and high fever, usually with abrupt onset of the symptoms. The flu will almost always be accompanied by respiratory symptoms of cough, sneezing, and runny nose. The flu may cause general body and muscle aches, but usually not the classic severe neck stiffness and pain that most often accompanies meningitis and can prevent even the slightest head movement without pain.

What is the only organism that can cause epidemics of meningitis?

N. meningitidis is the only organism that can cause epidemics of meningitis.

Can viral meningitis cause viral encephalitis?

Some of the same viruses that cause encephalitis can cause meningitis, and vice versa. One can also have meningitis and encephalitis at the same time, a condition called meningoencephalitis.

What are unicellular organisms found everywhere on earth some are harmful while others are helpful?

Eubacteria are unicellular organisms that are found everywhere.

Who is most at risk for meningitis?

it usually feeds on children and old people

Can meningitis cause a coma?

yes it can cause a coma