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What is prevention of mentigitis?
Prevention of meningitis involves vaccination against certain types of bacteria and viruses that can cause the infection, maintaining good hygiene practices such as washing hands regularly, avoiding sharing items that come into contact with saliva, and seeking prompt medical treatment for infections that can potentially lead to meningitis. It is also essential to address risk factors such as a weakened immune system or close contact with someone who has meningitis.
What is the main way to prevent meningitis?
Prevention of meningitis primarily involves the appropriate treatment of other infections an individual may acquire, particularly those that have a track record of seeding to the meninges (such as ear and sinus infections).
What is Nycerian Meningitis?
Nycerian Meningitis is not a recognized medical term or condition. It may be a misspelling or confusion with "Nigerian Meningitis," which refers to meningitis outbreaks that occur in Nigeria, often caused by bacterial infections like Neisseria meningitidis. These outbreaks are characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, and stiff neck, and they can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Vaccination and public health measures are essential for prevention and control in affected regions.
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
What causes parasitic meningitis?
Parasitic meningitis, also called eosinophic meningitis, is most commonly caused by cysterci. The larvae stage of tapeworm (pork tapeworm) travels via bloodstream to the brain, causing allergic reactions in this migratory phase, hence term eosinophic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states "Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a very rare form of parasitic meningitis that causes a fatal brain infection. The parasite enters the body through the nose and is caused by the microscopic ameba (a single-celled living organism)."
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
