Can tinea give me bacterial meningitis?
No. Tinea is caused by fungi, and bacterial meningitis, clearly, is caused by a bacterium. However, any symptom which concerns you should be reported to your doctor, and something like meningitis particularly. Your doctor would far rather be bothered with a false alarm than have you ignore something serious.
What conditions predispose adult meningitis?
Certain conditions predispose to this type of meningitis, including alcoholism and chronic upper respiratory tract infections (especially of the middle ear, sinuses, and mastoids).
Could encephalitis and meningitis cause parkinson's?
I have been wondering the same thing. My mother had bacterial meningitis at age 63. She had no symptoms of Parkinson's before the meningitis, but she woke up from the coma with a tremor in her hand which was the first symptom. Nine years later, her Parkinson's has developed significantly.
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.
What was the initial focus of Hattie Alexander's meningitis research?
Alexander's early research focused on deriving a serum (the liquid component of blood, in which antibodies are contained) that would be effective against influenzal meningitis.
How do you get rashes from meningitis?
Its when the bacteria from the meningitis leaks into your blood stream and gives you blood poisoning of which causes blood to leak through the tissue which causes the rashes.
What is the rough thick leathery meningeal layer called?
The dura mater, is the outermost of the three layers of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The other two meningeal layers are the pia mater and the arachnoid mater. The dura surrounds the brain and the spinal cord and is responsible for keeping in the cerebrospinal fluid. The name "dura mater" is derived from the Latin "hard mother"[1], and is also referred to by the term "pachymeninx" (plural "pachymeninges").[2] The dura has been described as "tough and inflexible" and "leather-like".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dura_mater
The pia mater (pronounced /ˈpaɪ.ə ˈmeɪtər/, from Latin "tender mother") is the delicate innermost layer of the meninges-the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The thin, mesh-like pia mater closely envelops the entire surface of the brain, running down into the fissures of the cortex
pia mater.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pia_mater
Can meningitis be treated with antibiotics?
For viral meningitis, which is the least dangerous, antiviral medication and bed rest. For bacterial meningitis it could be that you are in intensive care dosed up with all different sorts of drugs to see which one fights of the disease and it really is a waiting game.
Is meningitis vaccine linked to diabetes?
I happened to be perfectly ok before meningitis vaccine; Just one week after vaccine, I got very high diabetes ( tests indicated persisted reading of above 400). I only happened to find it through tremendous desire of thirst and urination.
How can teachers manage children with meningitis?
Teachers can manage children with meningitis by ensuring a supportive and accommodating classroom environment. They should closely monitor the child's health and collaborate with parents and healthcare professionals to create an individualized education plan that addresses any learning or health needs. It is also important to maintain a clean classroom to prevent the spread of infection, while being prepared to provide emotional support to both the affected child and their peers. Open communication with the child about their comfort and capabilities is essential for their reintegration into the school setting.
What is wrong when i am nauseated blood in stool and having headaches and fever?
You should seek proper medical attention. This is too complicated for a self-diagnosis and too dangerous as well. If you do not have a primary care physician or are uninsured, check for a local clinic that offers adult medicine services. You should really be checked out by a physician.
What should bacterial meningitis due to pneumococcus infection should be categorized to?
The bacterial meningitis due to pneumococcus infection should be categorized as fatal. It is very dangerous as it can cause full-blown septicaemia.
There are many different ways you can get meningitis you could get it by kissing other people and by sharing food, drinks, or water.
What can stop or cure spinal meningitis?
were a back brace what causes spinal meningitis is nothing spinal meningitis is an iheritish
Inflammation of the mininges and the brain is known as?
Inflammation of the meninges and the brain is known as Encephalitis.
How old will you be when you have spinal meningitis?
You can get any kind of meningitis at any age. I got Bacterial Meningitis when I was six months old.
What are the symptoms and treatment for Meningitis?
For tis information please refer to the below listed link.
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http://www.answers.com/Meningitis?cat=health&gwp=11&method=3&ver=2.3.0.609
The most common causes of meningitis are viral infections that resolve without treament.
Enteroviruses comprise 85 to 95 Percent of al viral meningitis including echoviruses and coxacie viruses
Herpes viruses
Epstien Bar virus "EBV"
Cytomegalovirus "CMV"
HIV
Varicella zoster virus.
What are the statistics for meningitis infections in the US for the year 2007?
Adolescents and young adults (especially college age) are at an increased risk to contact a potentially deadly disease called: meningococcal meningitis. The mortality rate with this bacteria is 10-15%. This bacterial microbe spreads from one human to another via respiratory secretions (saliva) - sneezing, coughing, kissing, or sharing items such as water bottles and utensils. Young adults who are at highest risk of transmission include the following 3 categories: 1. crowded living conditions (dormitories) 2. exposure to active and/or passive smoking and 3. a decreased immune system, secondary to poor sleping habits and/or an inadequate diet. The good news is: there is a vaccine available (known as MENACTRA) that can make this disease less likely to spread and occur. Most colleges require it before admission.
What are the prognosis of carcinomatous meningitis?
What is the life expectancy for carcinomatous meningitis
Can you become infected more than once with meningitis?
You can still get Meningitis after receiving the vaccination, but I highly suggest you get the vaccine. If you do not like shots, your doctor can numb the injection site with local anesthesia before inserting the needle.