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| | Meningitis |
 | | Older children may complain of a headache, photophobia (eye sensitivity to light), and a stiff neck, which is often noted by the doctor during a physical exam. | | | Newborns and infants with meningitis may lack the classical signs described above and simply be extremely irritable or lethargic. | | | If your child has had contact with someone who has meningitis (for example, in a child-care center or a college dorm), call your child's doctor to determine whether your child should take preventive medication. |
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| | Meningitis and Sepsis |
| | The meninges are membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord. | | | This may seem wasteful (especially to bean-counters), but it is far better to treat all suspected meningitis patients promptly than to have to treat the long-term consequences of an untreated meningitis. | | | Unfortunately the only way to confirm that meningitis is not bacterial is to culture the spinal fluid (actually the cerebrospinal fluid, since it bathes both the spinal cord and the brain) and see if there are bacteria in it. |
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http://www.drreddy.com/shots/meningitis.html
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| | MENINGITIS |
| | Meningitis affects both the brain and spinal cord at the same time. | | | The key to meningitis is the neck pain and stiffness. | | | On the other hand, if your child does NOT have neck pain or stiffness, and DOES have the other symptoms, then it is less likely to be meningitis. |
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| | eMedicine - Meningitis : Article by Raymund R Razonable, MD |
| | Always suspect HIV as a cause of aseptic meningitis in a patient with risk factors such as intravenous drug use and in individuals who practice high-risk sexual behaviors. | | | HSV meningitis is associated with primary genital HSV infection and HIV infection. | | | The removal of prosthetic materials (eg, ventriculoperitoneal shunts) is a significant component of therapy in candidal meningitis associated with neurosurgical procedures. |
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| | Meningitis |
| | Mild cases of viral meningitis are usually treated with bed rest, plenty of fluids and over-the-counter pain medications to help reduce fever and relieve body aches. | | | The definitive diagnosis of meningitis is often made by analyzing a sample of your cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is extracted during a procedure known as a spinal tap. | | | There's no way to know what kind of meningitis you or your child has without seeing your doctor. |
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00118.html
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| | Meningitis |
| | When providers suspect meningitis, they perform a lumbar puncture (removal of cerebrospinal fluid from the spine through a needle) as soon as possible so that the fluid can be examined and tested for infection. | | | Bacterial meningitis has severe consequences if not recognized and treated aggressively with antibiotics and other standard medical approaches as described. | | | Protective effect of the antioxidant N-acetyl-L-cysteine in pneumococcal meningitis in the rat. |
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http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/Meningitiscc.html
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| | Meningitis |
| | While your child is recovering from meningitis, other therapies may be initiated to improve healing and comfort, and provide relief from symptoms. | | | With the exception of the herpes simplex virus, there are no specific medications to treat the organisms that cause viral meningitis. | | | The earlier the treatment is initiated, the better your child's outcome. |
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http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_infectious/meningit.cfm
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| | Meningitis (0-12 months) |
| | Meningitis may be rare but that does not mean that it can't happen to your child it can be easy to cure but very fatal if not caought on time. | | | Your baby may need to be hospitalized until they can tell what kind of meningitis he has. | | | But lab analysis of the spinal fluid is necessary to learn whether it's viral or bacterial, and the results usually take three days. |
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| | eMedicine - Meningitis : Article by Marjorie Lazoff, MD |
| | As many as 50% of patients with pneumococcal meningitis also have evidence of pneumonia on initial chest x-ray. | | | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. | | | Examine skin over entire spine for dimples, sinuses, nevi, or tufts of hair, which may indicate a congenital anomaly communicating with the subarachnoid space. |
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| | Meningitis |
| | But many people get better after they have meningitis and there are ways to keep from getting sick from it. | | | A spinal tap allows the doctor to collect some of the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. | | | The medicine can help prevent them from developing meningitis. |
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| | Meningitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The classical symptoms of meningitis are headache, neck stiffness and photophobia (intolerance of bright light); the trio is called meningism. | | | Vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae has reduced the incidence in children. | | | Pain medicine and sedatives may be given to make patients more comfortable. |
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| | MSN Encarta - Meningitis |
| | Meningitis is diagnosed by a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, in which a doctor inserts a needle into the lower back to obtain a sample of CSF. | | | Bacterial meningitis can be fatal if not treated promptly. | | | Meningitis may also cause severe headache, back pain, muscle aches, sensitivity of the eyes to light, drowsiness, confusion, and even loss of consciousness. |
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http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761570903/Meningitis.html
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| | Meningitis (cerebrospinal meningitis) |
| | About 1 in a 100 will have a very sore arm for a day or so, and about 1 in 10 may complain of a headache after the immunisation. | | | If your child has these early warning signs and you suspect they have meningitis, do not wait for a rash to appear but seek medical advice immediately. | | | There are only a few medical reasons why the vaccine should not be given: |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/meningitis.htm
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| | Meningitis - neurologychannel |
| | A break in the skin and/or bones in the face or skull (caused by birth defect, brain surgery, head injury) can allow bacteria to enter the body. | | | Bacterial infection in the ears, mouth, or sinuses can spread directly to the brain and spinal cord. | | | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation |
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| | National Meningitis Association |
| | NMA’s mission is to educate families, medical professionals and others about bacterial meningitis and prevention approaches to the disease. | | | To support research and development of improved treatments for patients stricken by meningitis; | | | To help educate families, medical professionals, and others about the dangers of bacterial meningitis and prevention approaches to the disease; |
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| | Meningitis, Conditions and syndromes that can result in deafblindness |
| | Babies may also suffer from: tense or bulging fontanelle, blotchy or pale skin, refusing to feed, fretfulness with a shrill or moaning cry when handled, and body stiffening with involuntary movements, or a floppy body. | | | This can be very distressing to the person concerned, all the more so because it can make it more difficult to get the support you need. | | | Meningitis, Conditions and syndromes that can result in deafblindness |
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| | Meningitis |
| | I n the rare instances when the meningococcus organism invades the bloodstream, it can be carried to other organs including the eyes, heart, lungs, and the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). | | | Sometimes, abdominal discomfort, chest pain, or a rash will be present. | | | Likewise, persons who have had contact with viral meningitis patients do not require any treatment. |
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| | WHO Meningococcal meningitis |
| | Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, the thin lining that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. | | | Even when the disease is diagnosed early and adequate therapy instituted, 5% to 10% of patients die, typically within 24-48 hours of onset of symptoms. | | | Under epidemic conditions in Africa, oily chloramphenicol is the drug of choice in areas with limited health facilities because a single dose of this long-acting formulation has been shown to be effective. |
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| | Meningitis -- Topic Overview |
| | results in swelling of the brain tissue and in some cases the spinal tissue (spinal meningitis | | | Meningitis is an infection of the tissues (meninges) and sometimes the fluid (cerebral spinal fluid, or CSF) that surround the brain and spinal cord. |
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| | Meningitis |
| | They are simply given plenty of fluids and also medicine to treat the fever and headaches. | | | First of all, meningitis is not the same condition as encephalitis, although they both occur in the brain. | | | A person who becomes sick with bacterial meningitis needs immediate medical treatment. |
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| | Disease Listing, Meningococcal Disease, General Info CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases |
| | Bacterial meningitis can be treated with a number of effective antibiotics. | | | Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of a person's spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. | | | Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or bacterium is important because the severity of illness and the treatment differ. |
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| | BBC NEWS Health Medical notes Meningitis and septicaemia |
| | If this happens, vaccines may be used, but they only treat two strains of meningococcal meningitis. | | | Antibiotics can be used to treat the bacteria, with penicillin being the most common drug used. | | | People who have been in close contact with a person with meningococcal meningitis may also have to be treated with antibiotics such as rifampin or ciprofloxacin. |
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| | Meningitis Trust |
| | Working towards a world that is free from meningitis and where those affected by the disease receive quality care and support for life. | | | Health Professional education from the Meningitis Trust - visit our dedicated website at |
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| | Encephalitis and Meningitis - Health and Medical Information produced by doctors - MedicineNet.com |
| | Encephalitis and Meningitis - Health and Medical Information produced by doctors - MedicineNet.com | | | Changes in behavior such as confusion, sleepiness, and difficulty waking up are extremely important symptoms and may require emergency treatment. | | | Anyone experiencing symptoms of meningitis should see a doctor immediately. |
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| | Meningitis |
| | To find more information on specific conditions, please visit our partner sites: | | | Meningitis is also caused by fungi, chemical irritation or drug allergies, and tumors. | | | The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. |
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| | Meningitis -- Symptoms |
| | Stiff and painful neck, especially when trying to touch the chin to the chest. | | | For example, the symptoms of viral meningitis after mumps may take several days or weeks to develop. | | | The most common symptoms of either form of meningitis include: |
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| | WHO Meningitis |
| | MeSH scope note: Inflammation of the coverings of the brain and/or spinal cord, which consist of the PIA MATER; ARACHNOID; and DURA MATER. | | | Infections (viral, bacterial, and fungal) are the most common causes of this condition, but subarachnoid hemorrhage (HEMORRHAGES, SUBARACHNOID), chemical irritation (chemical MENINGITIS), granulomatous conditions, neoplastic conditions (e.g., carcinomatous meningitis), and other inflammatory conditions may produce this syndrome. | | | - Paediatric bacterial meningitis surveillance network (African Region) |
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| | Viral meningitis or encephalitis is often a fairly benign illness, and may pass without the patient knowing what is happening or even seeing a physician. | | | Diagnosis of meningitis is by lumbar puncture or spinal tap. | | | Fungal meningitis is rare but very serious and difficult to treat. |
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| | Viral Meningitis Facts |
| | There is no specific treatment for viral meningitis. | | | Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. | | | Viral meningitis is caused by any of a number of different viruses, many of which are associated with other diseases. |
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| | Medinfo: Meningitis |
| | The patient usually begins to feel vaguely unwell and may develop headache and a raised temperature (fever). | | | UK Department of Health Preventing meningitis, information about meningitis, its symptoms and the campaigns that have been organised to help fight the disease. | | | If the doctor has been consulted, but the patient seems to be deteriorating rapidly in a way not predicted by the doctor, it is worth ringing again. |
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| | What Is Meningitis? |
| | People with compromised immune systems, such as people with HIV or AIDS, are also at increased risk. | | | The most frequent cause of meningitis is the entry of a microorganism-such as a bacterium or a virus-from an infection elsewhere in the body. | | | Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the lining that protects the brain and spinal cord. |
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| | Hardin MD : Meningitis |
| | : Neurological disorders : Meningitis (Other versions: Google) | | | Meningococcal meningitis (Scroll down for skin rash picture) | | | Meningococcal disease (Scroll down for skin rash pictures) |
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| | MFA: Meningitis Foundation of America |
| | MFA and Riley Children's Foundation work together on Camp Riley scholarships for children who have experienced meningitis. | | | MFA partners with the Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) in Indianapolis to increase meningitis awareness among high school seniors and college freshman. | | | Free Vaccines Offered Against Meningitis (Fort Wayne News Channel 15) |
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