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Meningitis

Meningitis is a potentially life-threatening condition, which results in the inflammation of the tissues surrounding the central nervous system. It is triggered mainly by either a bacterium or a virus.

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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.

Can being off meds cause hallucinations?

If the medication is used to control hallucinations and you stop taking the medication the likelihood that you will experience more hallucinations is extremely high. There are also other drugs that the body becomes dependent upon, and if they are suddenly stopped can cause withdrawal symptoms; withdrawal can cause hallucinations.

What made Helen Keller blind and deaf?

When she was nineteen months old she contracted an illness described by doctors as "an acute congestion of the stomach and the brain," which could possibly have been scarlet fever or meningitis. The disease was short lived, but the result was that she was left deaf and blind.

Is Carcinomatous Meningitis contagious?

No, its not in the blood stream but in the spinal fluid. ?

What is menigites?

Meningitis means inflammation of the coverings of the brain. It can be caused by bacteria or viruses. It is a serious and potentially fatal disease if not promptly treated.

What is the form of Spina Bifida in which the meninges protrude?

Meningocele is a form of Spina Bifida in which the meninges protrude from the back. Myelomeningocele is when the meninges and part of the spine protrude from the back.

What is the incubation period for meningitis?

There is no definitive answer to this question since meningitis can be caused by a variety of things, including bacteria, viruses, and other types of microorganisms, each of which would have a different incubation time.

How do you tell if it is the flu or meningitis?

It will take a doctor examination and/or specific testing to make the determination, since the early symptoms of the flu and meningitis are similar. The hallmark symptoms of meningitis (except in toddlers and infants) are severe unrelenting headache, stiff neck, and high fever, usually with abrupt onset of the symptoms. The flu will almost always be accompanied by respiratory symptoms of cough, sneezing, and runny nose. The flu may cause general body and muscle aches, but usually not the classic severe neck stiffness and pain that most often accompanies meningitis and can prevent even the slightest head movement without pain.

What is the only organism that can cause epidemics of meningitis?

N. meningitidis is the only organism that can cause epidemics of meningitis.

Why unconsciousness occur in meningitis?

meningitis is the swelling of the brain and so when it hits the skull it makes you unconscious

Where is the csf found in relation to the meninges?

The CSF is found beneath the third layer of meninges, the Arachnoid matter, in an area called the Subarachnoid Space.

What size is meningitis?

Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges which is the lining of the brain, it has no size

Is Meningitis is the most accurate term for inflammation of the brain?

Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, three membranes that are layered around the brain and spinal cord to cushion, nurture and protect the delicate neurons. In order, from superficial to deep, they are the dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater.

Inflammation of the neurons of the brain would be called encephalitis. Inflammation of the meninges and inflammation of the neurons of the brain are often concurrent; this would be called meningoencephalitis.

What are the most common after effects of meningitis?

The most frequent long-term effects of meningitis include deafness and blindness, which may be caused by the compression of specific nerves and brain areas responsible for the senses of hearing and sight.

What is the difference between encephalitis and meningitis?

meningitis is inflamation

of meninges surrounding the brain, but encephalitis is inflamation

of the brain itself

Does wet hair cause meningitis?

No = Bacterial Meningitis = There are several types of bacterial meningitis. Two types represent the majority of bacterial meningitis cases: # meningococcal # pneumococcal The bacteria that cause these cases are common and live in the back of the nose and throat, or in the upper respiratory tract. The bacteria are spread among people by coughing, sneezing and kissing. These bacteria cannot live outside the body for long, so they cannot be picked up from water supplies, swimming pools, or a building's air-conditioning system. Individuals can carry these bacteria for days, weeks, or months without becoming ill. In fact, about 25 percent of the population carries the bacteria. Only rarely do the bacteria overcome the body's defenses and invade the cerebra spinal fluid, causing meningitis. Meningococcal meningitis accounts for more than half of all cases of bacterial meningitis in the United States. Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. There are several strains of Neisseria meningitidis. Strain B causes about 75 percent of the meningococcal cases and has the highest fatality rate. Pneumococcal meningitis is caused by pneumococcus bacteria, which also cause several diseases of the respiratory system, including pneumonia. It has a fatality rate of about 20 percent. It also results in a higher incidence of brain damage than other forms of the disease. Other types of bacterial meningitis include: Neonatal meningitis: This form affects mostly newborn babies and is caused by Group B streptococcus bacteria, commonly found in the intestines. Staphylococcal meningitis:This is a rare, but deadly form caused by staphylococcus bacteria. It usually develops as a complication of a diagnostic or surgical procedure. Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) is caused by haemophilus bacteria. It was once the most common form of bacterial meningitis, and one of the deadliest childhood diseases. However, in 1985, an Hib vaccine was introduced into the routine immunization program for U.S. children and virtually eliminated Hib meningitis in the United States. = Viral Meningitis = Viral meningitis is far more common than the bacterial form and, in most cases, much less debilitating. Most people exposed to viruses that cause meningitis experience mild or no symptoms and fully recover without complications. ' The disease can be caused by many different viruses. Some of the viruses are transmitted by coughing or sneezing or through poor hygiene. Other viruses can be found in sewage polluted waters. Occasionally, viral meningitis will develop following the mumps or chicken pox. Mosquito-born viruses also account for a few cases each year. Approximately half of the viral cases in the United States are due to common intestinal viruses, or enteroviruses. These viruses are shed in the feces and in discharges from the mouth and nose. Most people who become infected with the virus contract it through hand-to-mouth contact. *Information provided by "http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/meningitis/MG_causes.html"