Kosmix: Meningitis Overview

Meningitis Guide

Summary
Definition
Symptoms
Causes
Treatment
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Possible Complications
Outlook (Prognosis)
Prevention
Exams and Tests

Reviewed By Arnold L. Lentnek, M.D.

Definition

Meningitis is a bacterial or non-bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

Symptoms

Fever and chills
Mental status changes
Nausea and vomiting
Sensitivity to light ( photophobia )
Severe headache
Stiff neck (meningismus)

Other symptoms that can occur with this disease:

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Encyclopedia: Meningitis

WIKIPEDIA.ORG

Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, most prominently bacteria, viruses and other infectious agents, but also physical injury, cancer, or certain drugs. While some forms of meningitis are mild and resolve on their own, meningitis is a potentially serious condition due to the proximity of the inflammation to...

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Web Results

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Meningitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. Meningitis may develop in ...

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Understand meningitis and septicaemia - Meningitis Research Foundation

Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease.

www.meningitis.org
Meningitis

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the ... The first symptoms of bacterial or viral meningitis can come on quickly or ...

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Meningococcal Disease-Frequently Asked Questions | CDC Meningitis

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of a person's spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. People sometimes refer to it as spinal meningitis. ...

www.cdc.gov
Meningitis - Viral FAQs | CDC Meningitis

Viral ("aseptic") meningitis is serious but rarely fatal in persons with normal immune systems. Usually, the symptoms last from 7 to 10 days and the patient ...

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News

MEEHIVE

Africa: Continent's Ministers Agree to Roll Out Vaccine to Fight Meningitis - UN Agency

Health ministers from sub-Saharan Africa's "meningitis belt" pledged today to introduce a new vaccine that they hope will immunize more than 250 million people against the deadly disease, at a United Nations-backed conference held in...

Sep 04, 2008

allafrica.com
The Meningitis Trust Issues 'Back To School' Warning, UK

The Meningitis Trust is issuing a warning about the dangers of meningitis as students return to school, college and university this autumn. The charity - which provides practical and emotion support to anyone affected by...

Sep 03, 2008

www.medicalnewstoday.com

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Yahoo! Answers

YAHOO! ANSWERS

Meningitis?
I think I have meningitis, and I'm planning on going to the doctor ASAP, but...

Presence and duration of a High fever (Over 103), Head ache, Stiff neck when looking up and down, Upper respiratory symptoms, such as runny nose, cough or other cold symptoms,...

Asked by Becca R - 14 months ago

What is the testing procedure for meningitis?
If a college student comes down with meningitis, would all of the other students who...

well someone would actually have to come down with meningitis for everyone to get tested. If you are concerned you can always ask the doc for a test anyway. The...

Asked by Paranormal Princess - 19 months ago

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