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I survived bacterial meningitis after contracting it whilst recovering from spine surgery. I believe it was only my being in hospital already and having symptoms, was what saved me. My team of medics got me started on treatment straight away and I think time is the key factor in meningitis recovery. I spent 2 weeks in intensive care, the symptoms were horrendous and I am still on the aggressive antibiotics 6 weeks later, but I am alive and have no lasting damage that can occur. I can understand how people mistake a bad migraine for meningitis and dont live to tell the tale. I will never leave a bad headache to chance again.
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Is mono the same as meningococcal disease?
No, mononucleosis and meningococcal disease are different infections with different cause, symptoms, and prognosis.
Can a swab detect meningococcal disease?
yes
How is meningococcal disease cured?
Meningococcal disease, like most bacterial infections, is treated with antibiotics. Some antibiotics which are effective against it are benzylpenicillin and cefotaxime.
Can eating cooked cow brains be bad for you?
No. Brains of cows is where you have one of the highest chances of contracting the human form of BSE or Mad Cow Disease, a disease which has no cure nor treatment.
Does having an STD increase the risk of contracting HIV?
Yes; having a STD absolutely does increase your chances of contracting HIV.
What are the release dates for Healthy Body Healthy Mind - 2003 Catching a Killer Preventing Meningococcal Disease 22-4?
Healthy Body Healthy Mind - 2003 Catching a Killer Preventing Meningococcal Disease 22-4 was released on: USA: 15 December 2011
Is meningo a contagious disease?
Meningococcal disease is contagious; it's an infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus). It's transmitted through respiratory secretions.
Who are the ideal candidates to receive the meningococcemia vaccine?
It can be used for travelers going to areas where meningococcal disease is more common or is epidemic.
A person who has recovered from mumps is protected from contracting the disease by?
Active immunity.
How is neisseria meningitidis used?
Neisseria meningitides is a major cause of bacterial meningitis and sepsis. It is used the evaluate and detect a suspected meningococcal disease.
Is there a very low risk of contracting hepatitis c from a single needle stick?
There is a low chance if it just goes into the skin. But if it goes into a vein, it may increase the chances of contracting it.
Is it true persons who do not engage in same-sex sexual activity have little or no chance of contracting HIV?
No. First of all, the majority of all HIV and AIDS cases are of heterosexuals. Second, HIV can be spread through other ways besides sex the chances of contracting the virus can be reduced by practicing abstinence but being safe and careful will help in decreasing chances of contracting Hiv
