Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis during the first month of life is called neonatal meningitis. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, neonatal meningitis occurs in 0.2 to 1 per 1000 live births and is more often fatal than meningitis in older children. Preemies and babies with low birth rates are at greater risk of getting neonatal meningitis.
It can be infectious, caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites, or non-infectious, due to complications of another illness or exposure to certain medications. Most people survive meningitis, often without any after effec...
Patients should be aware of the after effects of the meningitis shot before receiving this immunization.
Meningitis is highly contagious and could lead to life-threatening complications. If a child demonstrates signs and symptoms of meningitis, she should see her pediatrician immediately. Childhood meningitis could have a negative...
Meningitis, an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain, is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria. The after effects depend on the precise causative agent, as well as the affected person's age and genera...
An inflammation of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord, meningitis causes changes to the cerebrospinal fluid, which protects the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial, fungal and viral infections can cause meningitis, althoug...
It may be caused by a virus or bacteria, though the bacterial form is rare. Because it often progresses quickly, it is important to be aware of the effects of spinal meningitis so that treatment can be sought as soon as possible.
Meningitis (sometimes called spinal meningitis) is the inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The cause of the disease---often viral or bacterial---determines the severity. Many bothersome symptoms ac...
While viral meningitis usually clears up on its own without causing permanent damage, the same cannot be said for the much more dangerous bacterial meningitis. Because of the seriousness of the long-term side effects associated...
Meningitis refers to an infection of the meninges, a part of the central nervous system. It can spread to involve other parts of the nervous system, such as the brain and spinal cord, and can be quite devastating. Long-term com...
