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Without very rapid treatment with the appropriate antibiotic, the infection can swiftly lead to coma and death in less than a day's time.
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If bacterial meningitis is not treated, it can lead to serious complications and even be fatal. These complications can include brain damage, hearing loss, seizures, and problems with the nervous system. Timely treatment with antibiotics is crucial to prevent these complications.
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What is a vaccine for bacterial meningitis?
hib vacine
Can you get bacterial meningitis from a mosquito?
yes of corse you can, 99% of the people that get bit get it and die
Does Bacterial Meningitis have Any Nicknames?
Mennies Menz MennyG Mingitis Mongitis
What are bacterial diseases of the nervous system?
Acute meningitis. Neck stiffness is important sign of the disease.
Can you get bacterial menigitis from mold?
No. Mold is a fungus, not a bacteria. You can get mycotoxin exposure to certain types of mold, which will make you very sick, and can even be fatal in high enough concentrations. However, you can only get bacterial meningitis from certain bacterial infections.
What are the differences in symptoms of viral meningitis and bacterial meningitis?
There is really no difference between the symptoms of viral and bacterial meningitis. With both you will have fever, headache, stiff neck, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. However that being said bacterial comes on suddenly where viral can take a few days.
Is Meningitis fatal or nonfatal?
There are two kinds of meningitis, bacterial and viral. Both can be serious, though viral usually is milder. But if not treated properly, meningitis can indeed be fatal, due to its proximity to the brain and spinal cord.
Can you get meningitis from someone?
yes you can if your body is unable to fight the infection...bacterial or virusi know someone who has, Frederick John Morganti, we miss you.
Are meningitis a bacterial?
yes
Is there a cure for bacterial meningitis If so what is it?
I had bacterial meningitis and was treated before the first 24 hours and survived with no further complications. The treatment is a series of various antibiotics. I was put in a 48-hour pharmaceutical coma and dialysis also. I just came across http://www.symptoms-of-meningitis.co.uk which is a very useful and informative site about meningitis.
What is an example of highly contagious bacterial disease?
Bacterial meningitis.
Can you get bacterial meningitis in the ocean?
probably
Is viral meningitis or enciphelitis contagious?
Meningitis (viral or bacterial) is infectious and can be highly contagious. Usually anyone in close contact with someone who gets bacterial meningitis will be given antibiotics as well.
What is a vaccine for bacterial meningitis?
hib vacine
How old will you be when you have spinal meningitis?
You can get any kind of meningitis at any age. I got Bacterial Meningitis when I was six months old.
A rapidly progressing disease?
Bacterial meningitis and ebola.
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.
