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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 is the most common injury meningitis has done to a victim?
Viral infection is the most common cause of meningitis though it can also be caused by bacterial and fungal infection.
Which form of meningitis is the most dangerous?
Viral meningitis is the least severe type of meningitis, and patients usually recover with no long-term effects from the infection.
What is the most common cause of meningitis in adults?
The most common cause of meningitis in adults is bacterial infection, often from bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae or Neisseria meningitidis.
What is menengitis?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by a virus, bacterial infection, or even other microorganisms. It is classified as a medical emergency.
Was bacterial meningitis eradicated?
Definitely not. Though there are vaccinations targeted at some of the causative bacteria, there are still cases of meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is a broad term which encompasses any inflammation of the meninges caused by bacterial invasion. While there are several bacteria which are normally to blame, more bacteria other than just those inoculated against can cause this infection.
What diseases are always caused by a bacterial infection?
Some diseases that are always caused by bacterial infections include tuberculosis, strep throat, and bacterial pneumonia. Bacterial infections are also associated with conditions such as urinary tract infections and bacterial meningitis.
What is the medical definition for pyogenic meningitis?
Pyogenic meningitis is a bacterial infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, neck stiffness, and altered mental status. Treatment involves prompt administration of antibiotics and supportive care.
When a person has an acute bacterial infection such as meningitis or appendicitis which type of leukocyte increases in number?
Polymorphonucleur neutrophils or polymorphonucleur leukocytes.
Is Meningitis caused by a bacteria or a virus?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, a protective coating in your body that defends your spinal nerves and brain. The inflammation is caused when some infection attacks the meninges. Meningitis is generally sorted into two main types: Bacterial and Viral. The difference, of course, being that one is caused by a bacterial infection, and one is caused by a viral infection. There aren't really any infections that specifically cause meningitis. It's normally caused by some other infection that works its way into the meninges. However, meningitis can also be caused by various fungi, parasites, allergies to drugs, chemicals, and tumors. Though these are much less common than the bacterial and viral variants.
Can you name me all cat illnesess?
Amemia due to bone marrow failure, Lept Ospirosis is a bacterial infection, Meningitis, Mouth cancer
What has the author Pamela A Davies written?
Pamela A. Davies has written: 'Bacterial infections in the fetus and newborn infant' -- subject(s): Bacterial Infections, Bacterial diseases in children, Diseases, Fetal Diseases, Fetus, In infancy and childhood, Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Infants (Newborn), Infection 'Neonatal meningitis' -- subject(s): Diseases, In infancy & childhood, Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Meningitis, Meningitis in children, Newborn infants
