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Do fungi cause the diseases yellow fever encephalitis and measles in humans?
Fungi can be one cause of encephalitis. Both yellow fever and measles are viral.
What type of microbe causes meningitis?
Meningitis can be caused by different types of microbes, including bacteria (such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis), viruses (such as enteroviruses and herpesviruses), fungi (such as Cryptococcus neoformans), and parasites (such as Naegleria fowleri). The specific cause of meningitis can vary depending on the age of the individual, underlying health conditions, and other factors.
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 gram positive diplococci bacteria causes septic meningitis?
Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus, is a gram-positive diplococci bacteria that can cause septic meningitis in individuals. It is a common cause of bacterial meningitis in adults.
Why picoronavirus are the most significant cause of viral infection in human?
Picornaviruses are a significant cause of viral infections in humans due to their ability to rapidly mutate, leading to the emergence of new strains that can evade the immune system. They are highly contagious and can spread easily through respiratory and fecal-oral routes. Additionally, picornaviruses can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild cold-like symptoms to more severe diseases such as polio and viral meningitis.
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.
Can viral meningitis cause your legs to become numb and weak?
Yes, generalized body weakness can occurs with viral meningitis.
What causes inflammation of the brain?
One is west nile virus, caused by mosquitoes.There are more than a dozen viruses that can cause encephalitis, spread by either human-to human contact or by animal bites. Encephalitis may occur with several common viral infections of childhood. Viruses and viral diseases that may cause encephalitis include:mumpsEpstein-Barr virus (EBV)cytomegalovirus infectionHIVherpes simplexherpes zosterherpes Bpoliomosquito-borne viruses (arboviruses)
Is there a antibiotic for encephalitis?
That depends on whether it is bacterial encephalitis or viral encephalitis. Bacterial encephalitis is treated with antibiotics, while viral encephalitis is not.
What Pathogen causes encephalitis?
The illness, which can be fatal, is transmitted from one infected person to another by the tsetse fly. While it can occur globally, encephalitis lethargica is especially prevalent in Africa.
What is the difference between encephalitis and meningitis?
meningitis is inflamation of meninges surrounding the brain, but encephalitis is inflamation of the brain itself
Do fungi cause the diseases yellow fever encephalitis and measles in humans?
Fungi can be one cause of encephalitis. Both yellow fever and measles are viral.
What is the scientific name for Encephalitis?
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What complications can shigellosis inflict on the nervous system?
Shigellosis can cause irritation of the meninges or meningitis, encephalitis, and seizures.
Is viral meningitis more severe than bacterial meningitis?
No, bacterial meningitis is generally more severe than viral meningitis.
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.
Do tuberculosis cause encephalitis?
Tuberculosis (TB) can lead to encephalitis, though it is more commonly associated with other central nervous system complications like meningitis or brain abscesses. When TB affects the brain, it often presents as tuberculous meningitis, which can cause inflammation and complications that may resemble encephalitis. Direct TB infection of brain tissue, known as tuberculoma, can also occur. Overall, while TB is not a primary cause of encephalitis, it can contribute to neurological complications in certain cases.
