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Where is meningitis mostly found?
Meningitis is usually found near a person's brain and spinal chord. If not treated correctly, it could lead to permanent brain damage or even death.
Can viral meningitis cause warts?
No, viral meningitis causes an inflammation of the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain). However, there is a virus that causes warts, called the human papilloma virus or HPV.
What is the medical condition known as brain fever?
Brain fever is an inflammation or infection of the brain which causes a fever. The most common causes of a brain infection are Meningitis, Encephalitis and Cerebritis. Most causes of brain fever are viral, but they can also be bacterial or fungal as well.
What if known is common cause for bacterial meningitis?
The most common causes of bacterial meningitis include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). In infants and young children, Group B Streptococcus and Escherichia coli are also significant causes. Bacterial meningitis can lead to severe complications, including brain damage and death, making prompt diagnosis and treatment crucial. Vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence of some bacterial meningitis types.
How does meningitis enter the brain and cause infection?
Meningitis enters the brain through the bloodstream or by direct contact with the brain and spinal cord. Once inside, the infection causes inflammation of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as headache, fever, and neck stiffness.
What is menengococcal?
Meningococcal is a word used for Meningococcal Meningitis. This is a very serious infection that can be either bacterial or viral. It causes damage to the brain and spinal cord by causing it to become inflamed and if left untreated it can cause death.
What infectionof the covering of the brain and spinal cord?
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid that surrounds the spine and brain.
Where is meninges found?
Meningitis is usually found near a person's brain and spinal chord. If not treated correctly, it could lead to permanent brain damage or even death.
What causes when person is in coma?
A coma is caused by a variety of factors that lead to a significant disruption in brain function. Common causes include traumatic brain injuries, strokes, lack of oxygen (hypoxia), infections affecting the brain (such as encephalitis or meningitis), and metabolic disturbances like severe hypoglycemia or liver failure. These conditions can damage brain cells or impair the brain's ability to function properly, leading to a state of unresponsiveness and lack of awareness.
What inflammations and infections of the brain can cause mental retardation?
An infection of the membrane covering the brain (meningitis) or an inflammation of the brain itself (encephalitis) cause swelling that in turn may cause brain damage and mental retardation.
What size is meningitis?
Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges which is the lining of the brain, it has no size
What is the difference between encephalitis and meningitis?
meningitis is inflamation of meninges surrounding the brain, but encephalitis is inflamation of the brain itself
