MENINGITIS

 
 

    Meningitis is a bacterial or non-bacterial infection that causes inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, heat, and disturbed function of an area of the body) membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is a word you might hear on the news. That's because there are sometimes outbreaks of meningitis at schools or colleges — and it can be a serious illness. Meningitis gets attention because it not only makes a person feel sick, it can have lasting effects on a person's ability to think and learn. But many people recover from the infection without permanent damage. And the illness is so rare, you may never know anyone who gets it. But many people get better after they have meningitis and there are ways to keep from getting sick from it.

 

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          Name: Meningitis

              Found: 1887

Founder: Swedish Scientist

Facts: Although the chances are small by getting Meningitis, you can still get it again, it can be deadly too.

    ...Over 5,000 cases are reported a year in the UK.



                     Causes




  1. •The most common causes of meningitis are viral infections that usually get better without treatment. However, bacterial meningitis infections are extremely serious, and may result in death or brain damage even if treated.

•Tumors

•Chemical irritation

•Drug Allergies

•Fungi





                 Symptoms




•ever and chills

•Mental status change

•Nausea and vomiting

•Sensitivity to light( Photophobia)

•Severe headache

•Stiff neck

•Rash









 

About Me

Doctors prescribe antibiotics for meningitis ; the type will vary depending on the infecting organism. Antibiotics are not effective FOR all different meningitis too.

Treatment of secondary symptoms including brain swelling, shock, and seizures will require other medications. Some people may need to stay in the hospital, depending on the severity of the illness and the treatment needed.




Treatments


Yes, meningitis is a communicable disease, you can get it because its contagious, infectious, transmittable, transmissible, transferable, spreadable; informal catching.




COMMUNICABLE

                    or

   NONCOMMUNICABLE

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A.D.A.M., Inc.. "Meningitis Guide." Meningitis. 11/12/2007. 9 Mar 2009 <http://www.righthealth.com/topic/Who_Discovered_Meningitis?>.



11/12/2007. 9 Mar 2009 <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Special:Search&search=factz%2Bon%2Bmeningitis&limitn=old>




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