Meningitis

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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.

The source of the disease was Hemophilus influenzae, a bacteria that causes inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

I had bactirial meningitis at age 7, in 1950 and was treated with massive doses of penicillin. I survived! I suffered from severe migraines from about age 11 until about age 40. Was diagnosed with fibromialgia at 45. At age 68 I have pain in hips, knees lower legs and feet. I am taking a generic form of Neurontin which help with nerve pain. I just started taking it and noticed that it works but, it wears off and then I realise how difficult the pain was and is. I don't know if my physical problems were caused or made worse due to the meningitis. I,too, would like to know what health problems meningitis survivors have.

It would be impossible for anyone to make an accurate diagnosis through the Internet, so you should take your child to the doctor. Even if it turns out to be something as simple as sleeping badly, at least you'll know and have peace of mind.

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It's the same. Two terms used for one procedure. Or we may say that lumbar puncture is a spinal tap that is done in lumbar area, while spinal tap can also be performed right below the occipital bone (called suboccipital puncture). All in all it's a procedure to obtain the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.

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The person wishing to inquire about meningitis symptoms can call his/her local physician's office, or health department, as it is a highly-contagious, mosquito-borne illness that is a threat to public safety.

call your doctor immediately you may need to take a test.

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Meningitis is caused by a bacteria or a virus.

No, meningitis is inflammation of the meninges or covering of the brain.

The singular of meninges is mininx.

About 2600 people in the US are diagnosed with meningitis. About 10-15% of those people die.

Someone who had disc surgery and developed meningitis. If they had a recent bout of Shingles just prior to surgery could it be the cause. How do you test spinal fluid for Herpes Virus? Could it be the cause of Chemical Meningitis?

Spinal meningitis is swelling around the brain and spinal cord. The cause of this swelling is typically a viral, bacterial or fungal infection. The infection itself can cause some symptoms, but it is the pressure on the brain and spinal cord that cause many of the symptoms and make the infection potentially lethal. Some meningitis will pass on its own. However, meningitis, particularly bacterial meningitis, can cause permanent brain damage or death. It is important to have a doctor determine the cause of the meningitis and oversee treatment.

Meningitis can cause flu-like symptoms. These initial symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stiff neck and loss of appetite. The above symptoms that should prompt a visit to the doctor are stiff neck, high fever and extreme headaches. Vomiting should also prompt a visit to the doctor if it is persistent and resulting in lack of nutrition and hydration.

Because spinal meningitis affects the brain as well as the spine, it can produce neurological symptoms. These include difficulty concentrating, light sensitivity, trouble waking from sleep and seizures. If a person cannot concentrate, it is usually a sign of illness. A doctor should be seen to determine if the cause is meningitis or another serious illness. Seizures should always prompt a visit to the doctor, particularly if there is no history of seizures or no underlying seizure condition, such as epilepsy.

More general symptoms of spinal meningitis include rash, irritability and sensitivity to loud noises. The rash may be extreme, causing red or purple spots that can group together and cause large areas of red or purple skin. This is a petechial rash, which will not reduce in color when pressed with a finger like many other rashes.

People of any age can contract spinal meningitis, even infants. Small children are unable to convey pain except to cry. Incessant crying in small children can be a symptom of meningitis. Only a doctor can diagnose spinal meningitis so it is of the utmost importance that medical help be sought in cases where spinal meningitis is suspected.

Organisms that usually live in the human respiratory system without causing disease can pass through openings caused by such fractures, reach the meninges, and cause infection.

The meninges, which is between your skull & your brain.

The rash meningitis causes looks like someone took a paintbrush and dipped it in red paint and then using their fingers on the brush dipped in paint, flicks the paint brush and splashes small droplets on your skin. The rash can appear anywhere on your body, most commonly on your extremities - your arms and legs.

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In order to find out information about Spinal Meningitis head to the Mayo clinic website. It has information about many other illnesses and diseases also.

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