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Yes, diplococcus bacteria, specifically Neisseria meningitidis, can cause meningitis. This bacterium is known to lead to bacterial meningitis, which is a serious infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningococcal meningitis can result in severe health complications and requires prompt medical treatment. Other types of diplococci, like Streptococcus pneumoniae, can also cause meningitis.
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Can meningitis cause Secondary vasculitis?
Yes, meningitis can sometimes cause secondary vasculitis. The inflammation and infection associated with meningitis can lead to damage and inflammation of blood vessels, resulting in vasculitis. This is more common in severe or prolonged cases of meningitis.
What is the only organism that can cause epidemics of meningitis?
N. meningitidis is the only organism that can cause epidemics of meningitis.
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
Is pneumonia caused by streptococcus or diplococcus?
Pneumonia can be caused by both Streptococcus pneumoniae, often referred to as pneumococcus, and other types of bacteria, including those classified as diplococci. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia in adults. The term "diplococcus" refers to bacteria that appear in pairs, and Streptococcus pneumoniae is a type of diplococcus. Other pathogens can also cause pneumonia, including viruses and fungi.
What shape is the meningitis bacterium?
Viral meningitis has no set shape. There are a variety of viruses that can cause viral meningitis, all a different shape.
What gives you meningitis?
I have been researching meningitis and one of the cause of it is the FLU VIRUS TYPE B.
Is meningitis a virus?
The viruses that cause meningitis are mostly transmitted though touch. The bacteria that cause meningitis are mostly the same, but some can be aerosolized through a cough or sneeze into the air around them.
Does meningitis cause deafness?
I think it would
What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis?
The most common cause of bacterial meningitis is the bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus.
Definition of chemical meningitis?
Someone who had disc surgery and developed meningitis. If they had a recent bout of Shingles just prior to surgery could it be the cause. How do you test spinal fluid for Herpes Virus? Could it be the cause of Chemical Meningitis?
Can meningitis cause seizure?
I have epilepsy and i abously hate it.
