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No, it is not a STD. However, a dangerous form of meningitis has been identified in groups of men who have sex with men in NY and SF in 2013, and the CDC an local health departments recommend that men who have sex with men in these communities, particularly those men who find partners via the internet or in bars, consider getting a meningococcal vaccine.
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Is viral meningitis more severe than bacterial meningitis?
No, bacterial meningitis is generally more severe than viral meningitis.
Common name for meningitis?
Spinal meningitis is a common name for meningitis.
What is the scientific name for meningitis?
The scientific name for meningitis is "meningococcal meningitis." It is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection with the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.
What are the key differences between bacterial and viral meningitis, and how can they be distinguished in terms of symptoms and treatment?
Bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria, while viral meningitis is caused by viruses. Bacterial meningitis is typically more severe and can be life-threatening, while viral meningitis is usually less severe and resolves on its own. Symptoms of bacterial meningitis include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, and confusion, while viral meningitis symptoms are similar but milder. Bacterial meningitis is treated with antibiotics, while viral meningitis does not respond to antibiotics and is managed with supportive care. A lumbar puncture can help distinguish between the two types of meningitis by analyzing the cerebrospinal fluid.
What is the difference between viral and bacterial meningitis?
Viral meningitis is caused by a virus, while bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria. Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe and can be life-threatening, requiring immediate medical attention. Viral meningitis is typically less severe and often resolves on its own with rest and supportive care.
What std can cause a complicated death including meningitis dementia and septicemia?
Gonarrhea
Who is most at risk for meningitis?
it usually feeds on children and old people
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.
Is viral meningitis more severe than bacterial meningitis?
No, bacterial meningitis is generally more severe than viral meningitis.
Common name for meningitis?
Spinal meningitis is a common name for meningitis.
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)
Scientific name for viral meningitis?
Aseptic meningitis
Is Tubular and bacterial meningitis is the same?
No, tubercular meningitis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, while bacterial meningitis can be caused by various types of bacteria. Tubercular meningitis specifically refers to meningitis caused by tuberculosis bacteria, while bacterial meningitis can be caused by a variety of bacterial species.
What can stop or cure spinal meningitis?
were a back brace what causes spinal meningitis is nothing spinal meningitis is an iheritish
Sentence for meningitis?
The word meningitis can be used in a few different ways in a sentence. You can use the sentence "The told me that I had meningitis".
