81. Simple Facts Sheets: Cryptococcal Meningitis cryptococcal meningitis. The most common illness caused by the cryptococcus fungus is cryptococcal meningitis. meningitis means swelling of the meninges. http://www.aegis.com/factshts/network/simple/menin.html

a Simple Facts Sheet from the AIDS Treatment Data Network cryptococcal meningitis Cryptococcal meningitis is a brain infection caused by a fungus called cryptococcus neoformans, which is found mainly in dirt and bird droppings. Many people have been exposed to the cryptococcus fungus at some time during their lives, but the immune system usually stops the fungus from causing illness. When the immune system is weakened by HIV, the fungus can cause illness. The most common illness caused by the cryptococcus fungus is cryptococcal meningitis. Meningitis means swelling of the meninges. The meninges are membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Cryptococcal meningitis is a serious infection. The symptoms can be similar to other conditions, but it is important to be aware of the possibility of cryptococcal meningitis. Watch for fever, vomiting, headache, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, and a general feeling of not being well. Sometimes symptoms include a stiff neck and seizures. You may experience all or just a few of these symptoms. The standard treatment for cryptococcal meningitis is amphotericin B , which must be given by intravenous injection. This is usually done in hospital until the infection is brought under control - this part of the treatment is called induction treatment and usually takes less than two weeks. The doctor checks the spinal fluid using a procedure called a spinal tap, and measures what's known as the cryptococcal titer to see if the infection is under control.

82. Seasonal Meningitis Kills At Least 12 In Niger CNN http://cnn.com/2001/WORLD/africa/02/04/niger.meningitis.reut/index.html

83. Elterninitiative Meningitis / Meerbusch Translate this page Elterninitiative-meningitis - gibt Infos zu meningitis http://www.elterninitiative-meningitis.de/

84. Burkina Faso Seeks Help To Fight Meningitis CNN http://cnn.com/2001/WORLD/africa/03/18/burkina.meningitis.reut/index.html

85. Meningitis: Disease Information - Travel Medicine Program - PPHB - Health Canada If you are an international traveller, learn more about meningitis worldwide, along with the latest Health Canada recommendations on prevention. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/tmp-pmv/info/meningitis_e.html

Meningitis Know before you go! Disease profile Transmission Geographic distribution ... Travel Health Advisories Disease Information Meningitis October 2002 Know before you go! Infectious diseases not necessarily common in Canada can occur and may even be widespread in other countries. Standards of hygiene and medical care may differ from those at home. Before departure, you should learn about the health conditions in the country or countries you plan to visit, your own risk of disease and the steps you can take to prevent illness. The risk is yours Your risk of acquiring a disease depends on several factors. They include: your age, gender, immunization status and current state of health; your itinerary, duration and style of travel (e.g., first class, adventure) and anticipated travel activities (e.g., animal contact, exposure to fresh water, sexual contact); as well as the local disease situation. Risk assessment consultation Health Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication (prophylaxis) and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. We can help you locate a travel medicine clinic closest to your home.

86. 1998 - Meningococcal Meningitis In Angola, Update Following the information posted on 6 August 1998, the Ministry of Health in Angola has now reported a total of 1113 cases of meningococcal meningitis from the four affected provinces of Bi©, Malange, Huambo and Lunda Norte. http://www.who.int/emc/outbreak_news/n1998/aug/n24aug1998.html

CSR Home Outbreak news Disease info Surveillance Disease outbreaks reported 24 August 1998 Meningococcal meningitis in Angola, Update Following the information posted on 6 August 1998, the Ministry of Health in Angola has now reported a total of 1113 cases of meningococcal meningitis from the four affected provinces of Bié, Malange, Huambo and Lunda Norte. A total of 115 reported deaths gives a case fatality rate of 10.3%. A vaccination campaign is being carried out with NGO support in circumstances rendered difficult by the current deterioration in the security situation in some areas of Angola. Go to the Outbreak News index Page top CSR Home WHO Home ... Acknowledgements

87. Meningitis, What Is Meningitis? meningitis. What is meningitis? meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbmening.htm

Meningitis What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a number of infectious agents including viruses and bacteria. The type of meningitis and its cause can only be determined by a physician using laboratory test results. Viral meningitis (also called aseptic meningitis) is the most common type of meningitis and is less severe than bacterial meningitis. In Illinois, an average of 600 cases of aseptic meningitis are reported annually, with most occurring in late summer and early autumn. The majority of cases of aseptic meningitis are due to viruses called enteroviruses that can infect the stomach and small intestine. A small number of cases are caused by different viruses, which can be transmitted by infected mosquitos; these are called arboviruses. Fatal cases of viral meningitis are rare and complete recovery is the rule. Bacterial meningitis is often more severe than aseptic meningitis, particularly in infants and the elderly. Before antibiotics were widely used, 70 percent or more of bacterial meningitis cases were fatal; with antibiotic treatment, the fatality rate has dropped to 15 percent or less. Bacterial meningitis is most common in the winter and spring. Three bacteria cause the majority of cases: Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis

88. EMedicine Health - Overview Dr. David Donson offers a report on the symptoms of West Nile virus infection such as flulike fever, encephalitis, and meningitis. Includes information on emergency care and mosquito bite prevention tips. http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic542.htm

Search June 10, 2004 Registration Healthcare Professionals High cholesterol can affect children. Is your child at risk? About 1 million people in the United States have Crohn disease. What are treatment options? Is there a connection between IBD and Crohn Disease? About one third of those with diabetes do not know they have it. Are you one? Two million or more Americans have schizophrenia. Is someone you love affected? One third of those with asthma are children. What are the symptoms and triggers? Asthma Cholesterol Crohn Disease Diabetes ... Mental Health You are in: Bacterial and Viral Infections West Nile Virus Overview West Nile virus is a virus transmitted to humans by a mosquito bite. The virus can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). West Nile virus was discovered in 1937 in the West Nile district of Uganda. New interest was created by the West Nile virus when it emerged in the United States for the first time in the New York City area in August 1999. There were 62 confirmed human cases and 7 deaths during this outbreak, creating widespread concern. Since the initial 1999 New York City outbreak, the cases of West Nile encephalitis have been relatively limited. In 2002, there have been a total of 480 reported cases in humans and 24 deaths (as of August 28, 2002).

89. Prevnar Immunizations Guide At Keep Kids Healthy Details about Prevnar, a new vaccine that protects against meningitis and bloodstream infections and may help prevent ear infections. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/prevnar.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems New! Parenting Tips Symptom Guide Nutrition Immunizations ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews New! Growth Charts Online Forums Vaccine Schedule Baby Names Guide ... Pediatric News Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend Vaccines Poll: Do you plan on vaccinating your child with Prevnar? view results yes no I'll wait until it has been used awhile Main Immunizations Pneumococcus (Prevnar) The pneumococcus is a bacteria that causes serious infections in adults and children, including pneumonia, blood infections, and meningitis. This bacteria is also the number one cause of sinusitis and ear infections. The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (23PS) protects against many different types of the pneumococcus bacteria and it is recommended that to be given to people over age 65 and children over age two who are at high risk. Prevnar protects against the seven most common strains of Pneumococcus bacteria that cause invasive disease, including

90. Www.laegevagten.dk meningitis. meningitis er en alvorlig men sjælden infektion hos børn. Et barn med meningitis har en dårlig almen tilstand, dvs. http://www.laegevagten.dk/sb.cfm?amt=20&sygdom=72

91. Study Shows Meningococcal Vaccine Effective In Infants CNN http://cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/children/06/07/meningitis.vaccine.ap/index.html

92. Meningitis Trust: Australia Welcome to the Australia homepage where you can download information about meningitis and meningococcal disease, link to other useful websites and find out http://www.meningitis-trust.org/area/australia.php?section=4&category=29

93. Man Pleads Guilty In Girl's Meningitis Death CNN http://cnn.com/2001/LAW/01/04/murder.meningitis.crim.ap/index.html

94. Meningitis And Sepsis meningitis inflammation of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord. Sepsis overwhelming bacterial infection. meningitis and Sepsis. http://www.drreddy.com/shots/meningitis.html

Dr. Reddy's Pediatric Office on the Web TM Meningitis and Sepsis with updates on new vaccination recommendations and the Detroit-area meningitis outbreak Meningitis Meningitis is one of the most serious infections you can have. It is also one of the scariest understandably, since untreated some forms of meningitis can cause death or lasting impairment. The meninges are membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord. There are actually three layers of membrane: the "dura", which is a tough outer layer, the "arachnoid", which is a lacy, web-like middle layer, and the "pia", which is a delicate, fibrous inner layer containing many of the blood vessels that feed the brain and cord. Meningitis, strictly speaking, is an inflammation of the meninges. (The suffix "-itis" stands for "inflammation"; inflammation of the brain tissue itself is called "encephalitis", where "encephal-" refers to the brain tissue.) There are many causes for inflammation of tissue, and the meninges are no exception. However, the most common cause of meningeal inflammation is irritation caused by infection with bacteria or viruses. These organisms usually enter the meninges through the bloodstream from other parts of the body. As a matter of fact, many meningitis-causing bacteria are carried in the nose and throat, often without the carrier having symptoms. Viral meningeal infections are usually (but not always) less severe than bacterial infections. This is quite fortunate, since there are no antibiotic treatments available for most viruses and we must therefore let viral meningitis run its course by itself. Bacterial meningitis, on the other hand, must be treated with antibiotics in most cases to avoid severe consequences. 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. This can take 3-5

95. Meningitis Bacteriana Aguda Incluye informaci³n sobre causas, diagn³stico y tratamiento. Adem¡s consejos y tips para facilitar el diagn³stico a los m©dicos. http://tm.tm.conae.gov.ar/telemedicina/infantil/Meningitis Bacteriana Aguda.htm

96. La Vacuna Contra La Meningitis Per Meningococ C Informaci³ sobre aquets subtipus de la malaltia i la seva prevenci³. http://www.col-legidemetges.ad/noticies/diarivmc.html

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97. BBC NEWS | Health | The Meningitis Files Monday, 31 January, 2000, 1419 GMT The meningitis files. meningitis is one of the most terrifying diseases. It can be fatal in hours http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_293000/293298.stm

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health News Front Page World UK ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to World Monday, 31 January, 2000, 14:19 GMT The meningitis files Meningitis is one of the most terrifying diseases. It can be fatal in hours yet its early symptoms resemble self-limiting conditions like flu and colds. BBC News Online's health team offers a guide to the disease, the issues it raises for the health service and the science employed to defeat it. Meet the disease Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain lining and is mostly found in bacteria and viruses - the bacterial form is the more life-threatening. The 1999 panic Meningitis outbreaks are generally more likely during the winter months - the winter of 1999 in particular saw several serious outbreaks. Preventive measures Cases of meningitis increased in the late 1990s - focusing more attention on finding a vaccine against the main strains of the disease. International picture Few countries have begun a routine vaccination campaign against meningococcal meningitis, but some have tighter guidelines on how to respond to epidemics. Internet links: Meningitis Research Foundation National Meningitis Trust Public Health Laboratory Service The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Health stories now: Climbdown on care home rules Jab to counter rise in deadly disease NHS watchdog to monitor operations ECT challenge halted ... Ebola outbreak confirmed in Congo Links to more Health stories are at the foot of the page.

98. BBC NEWS | Health | The Meningitis Files The BBC offers a guide to the disease, issues it raises for the health service and the science employed to defeat it. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/293298.stm

NEWS SPORT WEATHER WORLD SERVICE ... A-Z INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health News Front Page Africa Americas ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to UK Monday, 31 January, 2000, 14:19 GMT The meningitis files Meningitis is one of the most terrifying diseases. It can be fatal in hours yet its early symptoms resemble self-limiting conditions like flu and colds. BBC News Online's health team offers a guide to the disease, the issues it raises for the health service and the science employed to defeat it. Meet the disease Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain lining and is mostly found in bacteria and viruses - the bacterial form is the more life-threatening. The 1999 panic Meningitis outbreaks are generally more likely during the winter months - the winter of 1999 in particular saw several serious outbreaks. Preventive measures Cases of meningitis increased in the late 1990s - focusing more attention on finding a vaccine against the main strains of the disease. International picture Few countries have begun a routine vaccination campaign against meningococcal meningitis, but some have tighter guidelines on how to respond to epidemics.

99. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Meningitis And Septicaemia meningitis is an inflammation of the brain lining and is mostly found in bacteria and viruses the bacterial form is the more life-threatening. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/98848.stm

Home TV Radio Talk ... Programmes Last Updated: Thursday, 22 January, 2004, 17:03 GMT E-mail this to a friend Printable version Meningitis and septicaemia Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain lining, or meninges, which can cause serious disability or death. Septicaemia is the blood poisoning form of the disease. Are there different types of meningitis? Meningitis produces a characteristic rash Yes. Meningitis is usually caused by either bacteria or a virus. A small number of cases can be caused by fungal infection. Viral meningitis is more common than bacterial but is rarely life-threatening. It is usually caught through poor hygiene, coughing and sneezing. It cannot be treated with antibiotics but most people who have it make a full recovery. What about bacterial forms of the disease? Signs of meningitis in babies: Tense or bulging soft spot on front of the head Vomiting/refusing to feed Irritable Breathing rapid or laboured Extreme shivering Purple bruising or pin prick marks Cold hands or feet Blotchy or blue skin Floppy, or stiff, jerky body

100. Meningitis meningitis. Està causat per el meningococo, bactèria que també produeix meningitis. Aquesta infecció pot ser greu en poques hores si no es tracta a temps. http://www.xtec.es/~mmonlleo/lis/meningitis.html

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