1. Meningitis Research Foundation This site requires frames. Sorry. http://www.meningitis.org/

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2. NINDS Encephalitis And Meningitis Information Page Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/encmenin_doc.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Encephalitis and Meningitis Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Encephalitis and Meningitis Information Page Synonym(s): Meningitis Reviewed 10-06-2003 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Encephalitis and Meningitis? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Encephalitis and Meningitis? Encephalitis and meningitis are inflammatory diseases of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord and are caused by bacterial or viral infections. Viral meningitis is sometimes called aseptic meningitis to indicate it is not the result of bacterial infection and cannot be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of encephalitis include sudden fever, headache, vomiting, heightened sensitivity to light, stiff neck and back, confusion and impaired judgment, drowsiness, weak muscles, a clumsy and unsteady gait, and irritability. Symptoms that might require emergency treatment include loss of consciousness, seizures, muscle weakness, or sudden severe dementia. Symptoms of meningitis, which may appear suddenly, often include high fever, severe and persistent headache, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting. Changes in behavior such as confusion, sleepiness, and difficulty waking up may also occur. In infants, symptoms of meningitis may include irritability or fatigue, lack of appetite, and fever. Viral meningitis usually resolves in 10 days or less, but other types of meningitis can be deadly if not treated promptly. Anyone experiencing symptoms of meningitis or encephalitis should see a doctor immediately.

3. DBMD - Meningococcal Disease - General Information Meningococcal Disease. What is meningitis? What are the signs and symptoms of meningitis? How is meningitis diagnosed? Can meningitis be treated? Is meningitis contagious? Are there vaccines against http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/meningococcal_g.htm

Meningococcal Disease Frequently Asked Questions What is meningitis? What are the signs and symptoms of meningitis? How is meningitis diagnosed? Can meningitis be treated? ... Are there vaccines against meningitis? What is 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. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or bacterium is important because the severity of illness and the treatment differ. Viral meningitis is generally less severe and resolves without specific treatment, while bacterial meningitis can be quite severe and may result in brain damage, hearing loss, or learning disability. For bacterial meningitis, it is also important to know which type of bacteria is causing the meningitis because antibiotics can prevent some types from spreading and infecting other people. Before the 1990s, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was the leading cause of bacterial meningitis, but new vaccines being given to all children as part of their routine immunizations have reduced the occurrence of invasive disease due to

4. MedlinePlus: Meningitis meningitis General/Overviews. meningitis ( Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) meningitis ( Patient Education Institute) - requires Flash http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/meningitis.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Meningitis Contents of this page: News From the NIH General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms ... Teenagers Search MEDLINE/PubMed for recent research articles on Meningitis You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Encephalitis Brain and Nervous System Infections Latest News Antibiotics Can Cut Meningitis Risk to Contacts (06/04/2004, Reuters Health) From the National Institutes of Health Encephalitis and Meningitis (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary General/Overviews Meningitis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Meningitis (Patient Education Institute) - - requires Flash plug-in Also available in: Spanish Meningococcal Disease (National Center for Infectious Diseases) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Meningitis (National Institutes of Health) Diagnosis/Symptoms Blood Cultures (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Prevention/Screening Importance of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine (American Academy of Pediatrics) Meningococcal Disease Among College Students (National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases)

5. Meningitis Foundation Of America Homepage Goals and Objectives. To help support sufferers of Spinal meningitis and their families. To provide information to educate the public and medical professionals about meningitis so that its early diagnosis and treatment will save lives. http://www.musa.org/

Goals and Objectives To help support sufferers of Spinal Meningitis and their families. To provide information to educate the public and medical professionals about Meningitis so that its early diagnosis and treatment will save lives To help support the development of vaccines and other means of treating and/or preventing meningitis. The Gerry Red Wilson Foundation was established in 1999 to keep alive the memory and spirit of Gerry Red Wilson. Gerry was a rising comic and television star when Spinal Meningitis tragically took his life November 21, 1998 at the age of 37. http://www.grwf.org/ August is Meningitis Awareness and Prevention Month The MFA is proud to announce that August is the first annual Meningitis Awareness and Prevention Month MAPM MAPM is designed to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, and to encourage the use of the several life-saving vaccines available to protect against this deadly disease. Click here for more information about MAPM , including how you can participate.

6. MedlinePlus Enciclopedia Médica: Meningitis Definici³n, causas, diagn³stico y tratamiento. Incluye art­culos espec­ficos de distintos tipos de bacterias, micobacterias y virus causales. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/article/000680.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Omita y vaya al Contenido Otros enciclopedia temas: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Meningitis Contenido: Definici³n Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo S­ntomas Signos y ex¡menes ... Haemophilus influenzae Definici³n Volver al comienzo Es una infecci³n que causa inflamaci³n de las membranas que cubren el cerebro y la m©dula espinal. La meningitis no bacteriana con frecuencia es denominada "meningitis as©ptica", mientras que la meningitis bacteriana se puede denominar "meningitis purulenta". Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo Volver al comienzo Las causas m¡s comunes de la meningitis son infecciones virales que generalmente se resuelven sin tratamiento. Sin embargo, las infecciones bacterianas de las meninges son enfermedades extremadamente serias y pueden producir la muerte o da±o cerebral aºn si se tratan. Esta enfermedad tambi©n es ocasionada por hongos, irritaciones a causa del uso de sustancias qu­micas o alergias a drogas y tumores. Los tipos de meningitis son, entre otros:

7. Meningitis Foundation Of America Homepage Please consider making a tax deductable donation to the meningitis Foundation of America, on our new meningitis Foundation of America Inc. http://www.musa.org/welcome.htm

New Updated discussion forum with chat capabilities now available! If you are running an old browser or WebTV, and do not see the menu selections on the left side of this screen, click here for the old menu Goals and Objectives To help support sufferers of Spinal Meninigitis and their families. To provide information to educate the public and medical professionals about Meningitis so that its early diagnosis and treatment will save lives to help support the development of vaccines and other means of treating and/or preventing meningitis. Please consider making a tax deductable donation to the Meningitis Foundation of America, on our new Secure Credit Card Donation Page We need your continued financial support to make a difference in the lives of those who have been touched by meningitis. For more information, see our Donations and Financial Information page. Meningitis Foundation of America Inc.

8. Meningococcal Disease Meningococcal Disease. WHAT IS meningitis? meningitis is an bacterial meningitis. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF meningitis? High http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/dis-cond/commdis/meningit.html

Meningococcal Disease WHAT IS MENINGITIS? WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MENINGITIS? High fever, headache, and stiff neck are common symptoms of meningitis in anyone over the age of 2 years. These symptoms can develop over several hours, or they may take 1 to 2 days. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, discomfort looking into bright lights, confusion, and sleepiness. In newborns and small infants, the classic symptoms of fever, headache, and neck stiffness may be absent or difficult to detect, and the infant may only appear slow or inactive, or be irritable, have vomiting, or be feeding poorly. As the disease progresses, patients of any age may have seizures. HOW IS MENINGITIS DIAGNOSED? Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. If symptoms occur, the patient should see a doctor immediately. The diagnosis is usually made by growing bacteria from a sample of spinal fluid. The spinal fluid is obtained by performing a spinal tap, in which a needle is inserted into an area in the lower back where fluid in the spinal canal is readily accessible. Identification of the type of bacteria responsible is important for selection of correct antibiotics. CAN MENINGITIS BE TREATED?

9. Nederlandse Meningitis Stichting meningitis of Nekkramp is een ernstige acute aandoening. De stichting verenigt en informeert ouders van pati«nten. http://www.meningitis-stichting.nl/

10. Medicine-Worldwide: Gehirnhautentzuendung, Meningitis Umfangreiche Informationen zur bakteriellen meningitis mit Hinweisen auf Behandlung und Vorbeugung. http://www.m-ww.de/krankheiten/infektionskrankheiten/meningitis.html

Sie befinden sich hier: startseite krankheiten infektionskrankheiten Infektionskrankheiten ... Über uns Seite: vor Kapitelübersicht: Zusammenfassung Allgemeines Anatomie Erreger ... Ratgeber Zusammenfassung Meningokokken FSME ) ist ein eigenes Kapitel gewidmet. In den westlichen Industrienationen sind bestimmte Bakterien, die so genannten Meningokokken (Neisseria meningitidis), die häufigsten Auslöser dieser lebensbedrohlichen Infektionskrankheit. In der Bundesrepublik Deutschland werden jedes Jahr zwischen 700 und 800 Fälle von Meningokokken-Erkrankungen registriert, wobei besonders Kinder und Jugendliche vor dem zwanzigsten Lebensjahr betroffen sind. Weitere häufige Erreger der "klassischen", bakteriellen Meningitis sind Pneumokokken (Streptokokkus pneumoniae) und Haemophilus influenzae. Ihre Häufigkeit ist jedoch durch spezifische Impfprogramme in vielen Ländern deutlich zurückgegangen. Allgemeines Eine Meningitis stellt immer einen Notfall in Diagnostik und Therapie dar. Wenige Stunden können über das Schicksal des Kranken entscheiden. Die "klassische" Meningitis ist eine akute bakterielle Entzündung, die typischerweise im Kleinkind- bis Jugendalter auftritt. Anatomie fromme Mutter Erreger Die häufigsten Erreger der "klassischen", bakteriellen Meningitis sind

11. Meningitis meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Lung Respiratory Infections meningitis. meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the bacteria or http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/meningitis.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges , the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is usually caused by bacteria or viruses (viral meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis ). Less common causes include fungi, protozoa, and other parasites. Sometimes certain medications, cancers, or other diseases can inflame the meninges, although such noninfectious cases of meningitis are much rarer. Many of the bacteria or viruses that can cause meningitis are fairly common and are more often associated with other everyday illnesses. Sometimes, however, they spread to the meninges from an infection in another part of the body. The infection can start anywhere, including in the skin, gastrointestinal tract, or urinary system, but the most common source is the respiratory tract. From there the microorganisms can enter the bloodstream, travel through the body, and enter the central nervous system. In some cases of bacterial meningitis, the bacteria spread directly to the meninges from a severe nearby infection, such as a serious ear infection (otitis media) or nasal sinus infection (sinusitis). Bacteria may also enter the central nervous system after severe head trauma or head surgery.

12. Meningitis.ca The meningitis Research Foundation of Canada will strive to raise funds to promote education and research in order to prevent death and disability from http://www.meningitis.ca/

Ask the Expert Home Contact Us The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada will strive to raise funds to promote education and research in order to prevent death and disability from meningitis. We need your Help. Please Donate Today The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada is a grassroots initiative born from a mother´s tragic loss of her son, Michael Longo. Find Out More... Make a difference in the fight against Meningitis Phone or Fax - (519) 746-8306 or Toll-free 1-800-643-1303 E-mail - fund@meningitis.ca P.O. Box 28015 R.P.O. Parkdale Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6J8 Charitable Registration # 89751 8429 RR0001

13. EMedicine - Meningitis : Article By Marjorie Lazoff, MD meningitis meningitis is an inflammation of the leptomeninges and underlying subarachnoid cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It can be useful to divide symptom onset into acute, subacute, and chronic http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic309.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Infectious Diseases Meningitis Last Updated: December 17, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Marjorie Lazoff, MD , Medical Editor, Medical Computing Today; Contributing Editor, MSR’s NetView Marjorie Lazoff, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American College of Emergency Physicians , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Mark S Slabinski, MD , Director, Emergency Services, Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine; , Director of Stanford Travel Medicine, Medical Director of Stanford Lifeflight, Assistant Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Stanford University School of Medicine; John Halamka, MD

14. Meningitis http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/www/de/laenderinfos/gesundheitsdienst/merkblatt/m

var imagepath ="/www/de/"; AA-Homepage Gesundheitsdienst Merkblätter Meningitis Meningitis (Hirnhautentzündung) Bitte beachten Sie in jedem Fall den untenstehenden Haftungsausschluss. Die Infektion Das Krankheitsbild Die Diagnose Die Therapie Prophylaxe / Impfung Weitere Informationen zur Meningokokken-Meningitis " Meningitis " heißt, daß die Hirnhäute entzündet sind. Es gibt eine große Zahl von Krankheitserregern oder anderen Ursachen, die zu einer entzündlichen Reizung der Hirnhäute führen können. Dazu zählen eine große Zahl von Viren und auch viele Bakterien. Reise- und tropenmedizinisch wichtig ist die sogen. Meningokokken-Meningitis, die durch Bakterien ausgelöst wird. Gegen diese Formen kann mit guten Impfstoffen Schutz erreicht werden. Prinzipiell sind die durch Bakterien verursachten Meningitisformen einer antibiotischen Therapie zugänglich. In jedem Fall braucht jede Meningitis bzw. meningitische Reizung intensive ärztliche Betreuung. Im Folgenden wird speziell die Meningokokken-Meningitis abgehandelt. Die Infektion: Bei der Meningokokken-Meningitis handelt es sich um eine akute durch Tröpfchen übertragene Infektionserkrankung, die besonders die Hirnhäute befällt. Als Erreger sind die sogen. Meningokokken von Typ A, B, C, Y und W bekannt. Diese, wie auch die meisten anderen Meningitis-Erreger, gehen von Mensch zu Menschen über durch sogen. Tröpfcheninfektion, d.h., schon bei relativ distanzierten Kontakten (wie z.B. Husten im dichten Gedränge oder im Gespräch). Allerdings trägt ein großer Prozentsatz der Menschen auf der Welt (auch in Europa) Meningitis-Erreger im Mundbereich, ohne daß es zu Erkrankung oder Ansteckung kommt.

15. OI: Meningitis -- ÆGIS Comprehensive information on this yeastlike fungus opportunistic infection, from AEGIS. http://www.aegis.com/topics/oi/oi-meningitis.html

Cryptococcal Meningitis This is part of a series on Opportunistic Infections ("OIs"). Please note that This Page Is Just A Starting Point: who specializes in treating HIV. Finding The Latest Information: Advances in treating opportunistic infections can happen at any time, so the material on this page may be outdated. Some links in the see also section at the bottom of this page are actually special database links. They may contain information published after this page was written. Classification a yeast-like fungus infection Description The fungus Cryptococcus neoformans is a yeast-like fungus found in soil around the world. It is most common in soil contaminated by bird droppings. The disease usually involves the brain and lungs. Advance stages of the disease can involve almost any organ. Danger Zone CD4+ cells less than 50/mm. NOTE: If you are undergoing treatment that has increased your CD4+ levels, see the important note on Naive T-Cells . There is some evidence that you should use the lowest CD4+ level you ever had when considering your risk for some opportunistic infections.

16. Medinfo: Meningitis Medinfo s patient information on meningitis, an infection of the covering layers of the brain (meninges). meningitis meningitis. meningitis http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/meningitis.html

index search health books site map Meningitis Meningitis is an infection of the covering layers of the brain (meninges). Meningitis can be caused by various sorts of infection, with a virus, with a bacterium, and even with fungi. Viral meningitis is usually considered to be benign, and is a fairly common complication of virus infections. There is no specific treatment. The three main causes of bacterial meningitis have been: Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Meningococcus , and Pneumococcus In Britain, the introduction of a Hib vaccination has led to a virtual eradication of Hib meningitis. The other two are left as the major causes of bacterial meningitis. Symptoms The patient usually begins to feel vaguely unwell and may develop headache and a raised temperature ( fever ). There may also be vomiting. Unfortunately many ordinary germs start in this way, and certain other features can help to alert us to the possibility of meningitis. It is important not to be over anxious, but if in doubt it is better to discuss with your doctor. More suspicious symptoms include: neck and back stiffness

17. CDC-Respiratory And Enteric Viruses Branch Viral (Aseptic) meningitis. What is meningitis? meningitis is an illness in which there is inflammation of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/enterovirus/viral_meningitis.htm

NREVSS Global Laboratory Network for Measles Surveillance Viral Gastroenteritis Rotavirus ... Respiratory Syncytial Virus Viral (Aseptic) Meningitis What is meningitis? Meningitis is an illness in which there is inflammation of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. Viral or aseptic meningitis, which is the most common type, is caused by an infection with one of several types of viruses. Meningitis can also be caused by infections with several types of bacteria or fungi. In the United States, there are between 25,000 and 50,000 hospitalizations due to viral meningitis each year. What are the symptoms of meningitis? The more common symptoms of meningitis are fever, severe headache, stiff neck, bright lights hurting the eyes, drowsiness or confusion, and nausea and vomiting. In babies, the symptoms are more difficult to identify. They may include fever, fretfulness or irritability, difficulty in awakening the baby, or the baby refuses to eat. The symptoms of meningitis may not be the same for every person. Is viral meningitis a serious disease?

18. 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. http://www.meningitis-trust.org.uk/

What are you looking for? 24-hour Helpline Numbers Home Site Map Contact Us Last modified: 04/06/2004 Working towards a world that is free from meningitis and where those affected by the disease receive quality care and support for life. Support Services Corporate Partnerships Events Calendar Tell Us Your Story ... Mobile Phone Recycling Health Professional education from the Meningitis Trust - visit our dedicated website at www.inmedonline.com Emotional and practical support for life, whenever it's needed. Fancy a fun day out with the girls? Join our Flora Light Womens Challenge Team this September. "Understanding Meningitis". Downloadable information for Early Years Professionals.

19. Www.meningitis-trust.org.uk/frame.htm meningitis Foundation of America Homepage of 37. http//www.grwf.org/. August is meningitis Awareness and Prevention Month. page. meningitis Foundation of America Inc. 6610 http://www.meningitis-trust.org.uk/frame.htm

20. Meningitis Bacteriana - Chicos Sanos - Publicaciones Para La Comunidad - FUNCEI Informa a los padres sobre las posibles causas, el diagn³stico, tratamiento y las diferencias con otros tipos de meningitis. http://www.funcei.org.ar/paginas/publicaciones/comunidad/chicos_sanos/meningitis

Home Mapa del Sitio Contáctenos Buscar TODO EL SITIO Ed. Médica Ext. Comunidad Publicaciones Investigación Sitios Relac. Bienvenido, Usuario Anonimo Médicas Comunidad CHICOS SANOS Conjuntivitis Diarrea El SIDA y los chicos Faringitis ... Impétigo - Meningitis bacteriana Los niños se muerden Oxiurus Parotiditis Pediculosis ... Varicela Publicaciones para la Comunidad MENINGITIS BACTERIANA: Una enfermedad que asusta Dra. Alejandra Macchi La meningitis es una inflamación de las membranas que recubren el cerebro. Puede ser causada por virus y bacterias, entre otros gérmenes. La meningitis bacteriana es una enfermedad grave que puede comprometer la vida o dejar secuelas importantes. ¿Cuándo debemos sospechar que un niño tiene meningitis? Cuando aparecen estos síntomas: Dolor de cabeza intenso (cefalea) - Fiebre alta - Confusión - Irritabilidad - Cambios en el carácter - Vómitos - Molestias al mirar la luz Recuerde: Los síntomas más tempranos son dolor de cabeza y fiebre alta

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