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Encephalitis is a disease similar to meningitis, as both involve inflammation of the central nervous system. While meningitis specifically affects the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, encephalitis involves inflammation of the brain itself. Both conditions can be caused by viral infections, and their symptoms may overlap, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for both diseases.
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Which disease starting with a m is carried by a mosquito?
malaria, meningitis
What is an example of a infections disease?
Meningitis.
What is an example of an infection disease?
Meningitis.
What disease strips myelin from nerves?
the disease that strips myelin from nerves is meningitis
Two disease caused by bacteria in humans?
meningitis
What disease is caused by cryptococcus neoformans?
cryptococcal meningitis
A rapidly progressing disease?
Bacterial meningitis and ebola.
What is an example of highly contagious bacterial disease?
Bacterial meningitis.
Is fever a symptom of meningitis?
Fever is indeed a sypmptom of meningitis. Symptoms of meningitis are very similar to the flu. They include fever, headache, vomiting, stiffness, and sleepiness. A doctor should always be consulted regarding meningitis.
Is meningitis contagious?
Yes, meningitis is a communicable disease, caused by viruse. It is caused by the enterovirus,. Note that the virus is active in the summer and early fall. People with meningitis should be in isolation and stay away from other people. Not everyone who is infected with meningitis will actually get the disease. Preventing the spread includes: disinfecting surfaces with chlorine bleach mixed with water and washing hands often.
What is an antonym for meningitis?
Meningitis is an often fatal bacterial disease. As it is a medical condition and diagnosis there is no antonym form to the term, or its microbiological pathogen of the same name.
What part of the body is attacked by the disease meningitis?
The meninges, which is between your skull & your brain.
