About Meningitis & Septicaemia meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain. Septicaemia is a form of blood poisoning. About meningitis and septicaemia. http://www.immunisation.org.uk/menin.html
Extractions: Why vaccinate? The diseases The vaccines ... More info? Meningitis Septicaemia How do people catch it? Symptoms ... Prevention is better than cure Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain. It is very rare but very serious, although if its picked up and early enough, most people make a full recovery. It can be caused by either viruses or bacteria . The bacterial type is less common. There are two main types of bacterial meningitis meningococcal and pneumococcal. See also Meningitis C Septicaemia is a form of blood poisoning, which may be caused by the same germs that cause meningitis. Septicaemia is very serious and must be treated straight away. The germ gets into the body through the throat and passes into the blood stream. In some cases, the germs multiply in the blood stream and cause blood poisoning. This may happen on its own or with an attack of meningitis. How do people catch it?
Encyclopaedia Topic : Meningitis, Section : Introduction NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia. meningitis. Search. Help. meningitis is infection of the meninges. It can be caused by bacteria or viruses. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=306
NHS Direct Online | Self-Help Guide | Meningitis And Septicaemia NHS Direct SelfHelp Guide entry on meningitis and septicaemia including description, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment. meningitis and septicaemia. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/selfhelp/conditions/mgitis/mgitis.asp
Extractions: Later stage of the rash as it appears on dark skin. These are rare illnesses, which cause inflammation of the brain lining, which can be fatal. Unfortunately, the symptoms can be easily be mistaken for flu or a bad cold. Worse still, it is more difficult to be certain with babies and young children. If you are not sure, you must call NHS Direct The Hib and meningitis C immunisation has reduced the number of people suffering from some types of meningitis and septicaemia. Unfortunately, we do not have vaccines for every type of meningitis and septicaemia, so we all still need to watch out for the symptoms. Symptoms Babies under two. They can be difficult to wake. Their cry may be high-pitched and different from normal. They may vomit repeatedly, not just after feeds. They refuse feeds, either from the bottle, the breast or by spoon. Their skin may appear pale or blotchy, possibly with a red or purple rash which does not fade when you press a tumbler glass or a finger against it. The soft spot on top of your baby's head (the fontanelle) may be tight or bulging.
Extractions: The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-Mail Services CNNtoGO SEARCH Web CNN.com Story Tools OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (Reuters) A meningitis outbreak in the impoverished West African country of Burkina Faso has killed more than 400 people this year so far, health officials said. A Health Ministry statement published late on Wednesday said 2,433 cases had been reported, giving a mortality rate of 16.4 percent. Last year, 1,743 people died from meningitis out of 14,453 reported cases. Meningitis usually strikes in the first few months of the year in the dry season. It is transmitted by direct contact. Overcrowding and hot, dusty climates favor the disease. Meningitis, which has symptoms including intense headaches, fever, nausea, vomiting and a stiff neck, kills between 10 and 50 percent of its victims, most of whom are children. Survivors can suffer brain damage. Burkina Faso is at the heart of a region dubbed Africa's "meningitis belt" which stretches from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east and comprises 18 countries frequently hit by meningitis epidemics. Last year, a particular strain of the disease codenamed W135 caused the majority of the deaths. The strain is not usually prevalent in Burkina and was believed to have been brought to the country by Muslim pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia.
Chiron Vaccines | Products | Meningitis Vaccines meningitis Vaccines. Meningococcal meningitis, caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, most often strikes children and young adults. http://www.meningitis.com/
Extractions: Products Meningitis Vaccines Influenza Vaccines Travel Vaccines Paediatric Vaccines Adult Vaccines Meningococcal infections can spread fast and lead to life-threatening diseases, especially meningococcal C disease, which has a higher rate of mortality and sequelae than meningococcal disease caused by other serogroups in developed countries. Its a rare, but frightening disease; and it can be overlooked since in the beginning and in very young children it is often difficult to spot. The symptoms can be initially unspecific and flu like, but invasive disease can result in disability or even more tragic consequences. Rates of meningococcal disease are highest in infants who have not yet developed protective antibodies. Primary prevention of the disease by an effective immunisation for all age groups is the desired approach. Demonstration of immunological memory is a very important feature of the vaccines, as well as persistence of antibodies.
Extractions: Meningitis Angels H eaven and Earth Bound, Inc We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serve the victims and their families of bacterial meningitis. Offering education on the disease and preventions to ALL , promoting research on vaccines and a place to share your Angels with others. Education and vaccinations save lives. Meningitis Angels Heaven and Earth Bound Angels, Inc. is a nonprofit organization educating the public, schools, daycares, colleges, government, media and the medical profession on bacterial meningitis and the preventions. We invite survivors and their families and those who have lost loved ones, to join our support groups and message boards. We offer some hands on services to those children who meet the criteria of our organization (funding and resources available). We are a family supporting, praying for and loving each other. This is a great place to share your angel with others and realize you Are Not Alone. G uestbook Support Chats Support Chat Times E-mail ... Latest News Meningitis Angels was founded in memory of Ryan Wayne Milley (Bear) Meningitis Angels NEEDS YOUR HELP Please send tax deductible Donations to PO Box 448 ~ Porter, Texas ~ 77365 or for more information call 281-572-1998
Documento Sin Título Facilitada per l'Hospital de Nens de Barcelona. http://www.hospitaldenens.com/portada/guiamalalties/meningitis_cat.html
Avoiding Meningitis Avoiding meningitis Barbara Cooke. During the past decade, the number of bacterial meningitis cases among adolescents ages15 to 24 has doubled to 600 each year. http://familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,21-17926,00.html
Extractions: Need another reason to lecture your teen about keeping partying to a minimum? Researchers have now linked smoking, second-hand smoke, and binge drinking to an increased chance of contracting deadly bacterial meningitis. Meningococcal disease strikes about 3,000 Americans each year and is responsible for approximately 300 deaths annually. During the past decade, the number of bacterial meningitis cases among adolescents ages15 to 24 has doubled to 600 each year. It is estimated that 100 to 125 cases occur annually on college campuses, and 5 to 15 students die as a result. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that certain groups of college students had six times the risk of contracting the potentially fatal bacterial infection. What did these students have in common? Many lived in dormitories on campus, were vulnerable to upper respiratory infections, and were exposed to passive and active smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. What is meningitis?
Meningitis Viral Preguntas frecuentes con sus respuestas. http://geosalud.com/enfermedades_infecciosas/meningitis_viral.htm
Extractions: Acerca de Geosalud Pregunte a Geosalud Acerca de Geosalud Contacte a GeoSalud ... Pregunte a GeoSalud Temas de Actualidad GeoNoticias Tema del mes Cursos y Congresos Secciones Medicina Natural Diabetes Mellitus Salud Dental VIH/SIDA ... Leyes y Decretos Directorios Profesionales s Farmacias Meningitis Viral Meningitis significa inflamación de las membranas que cubren el cerebro y la médula espinal. La meningitis viral es una condición común, raramente fatal generalmente causada por ciertos virus. Afortunadamente, la mayoría de las personas expuestas a estos virus no experimentan síntomas o síntomas leves sin meningitis. Debido a que varios virus diferentes pueden causar meningitis viral, la manera en que el virus se esparce depende de el tipo de virus implicado. Los virus más comunes entran por la boca, se multiplican en el cuerpo y son excretados por la excreta. Las manos sin lavar entonces pueden llevar el virus y transmitirlo a otra persona (esto se llama la transmisión fecal-oral).
Meningitis meningitis. Meningococcal septicaemia and meningitis. A short document aimed at the public about meningococcal septicaemia and meningitis. meningitis. http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/C0025289L0025289.html
Extractions: low graphics broader: Central Nervous System Diseases other: Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Viral Diseases Encephalitis Meningoencephalitis ... Spinal Cord Diseases narrower: Arachnoiditis Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, Viral Meningoencephalitis ... Meningococcal septicaemia and meningitis A short document aimed at the public about meningococcal septicaemia and meningitis. It provides details of symptoms and what to do if they are detected, and also gives advice on protection. Published on the web by the Glaxo Neurological Centre for the charity Meningitis Merseyside Support Group. Septicemia Patient Education Handout [Publication Type] Meningococcal Infections Meningitis ... Meningitis One in a series of brief patient-oriented documents written by a British general practitioner. It provides information about meningitis and covers the symptoms and prevention. There are links to further information on the subject Published on the web by Medinfo. Patient Education Meningitis National Meningitis Trust This UK organisation raises awareness of meningitis and its symptoms, funds research into vaccines and treatments, and offers support to sufferers, their families and friends. This site provides basic information on the disease for the layperson, with a particular emphasis on symptoms, and the immunisation programme. The number for the support line is also provided. Meningitis Great Britain Charities Meningitis One in a series of ehalth information resources giving access to information on common medical conditions and diseases. This resource focuses on meningitis and viral meningitis. It covers the dangers of meningitis, the symptoms, and treatment. The resources are written and published for the welfare of University of Illinois students by the McKinley Health Center, but are also of use to patients and the general public.
Meningitis related terms aseptic meningitis. What is meningitis? meningitis means inflammation or blindness. How is meningitis inherited? unknown. For http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/nervous system disorders/meningitis.htm
Extractions: related terms: aseptic meningitis What is meningitis? Meningitis means inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that line the brain and spinal cord. Most cases of meningitis are due to bacterial or viral infection. Some forms occur in specific breeds however, and are believed to have an inherited basis. This may be because of a genetically determined abnormality of the immune system. Abnormality Breeds affected Clinical features beagle pain syndrome beagle seen at 5 to 10 months of age; fever, depression, intense neck pain (dogs stand with their head and neck stiff and extended, and are reluctant to move); signs wax and wane aseptic meningitis Bernese mountain dog 3 to 12 months; fever, neck pain, stilted gait; signs may wax and wane necrotizing meningo- encephalitis (pug encephalitis) pug Maltese terrier signs develop between 6 months and 7 years, and include seizures (which increase in severity), change in attitude, neck pain and rigidity, circling, and/or blindness How is meningitis inherited?
Extractions: International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-mail Services CNNtoGO Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com Story Tools HEALTH LIBRARY Health Library Meningitis YOUR E-MAIL ALERTS Miami (Florida) Florida or Create your own Manage alerts What is this? MIAMI, Florida (AP) A volunteer medic who treated injured demonstrators at a free trade meeting last week died Wednesday of bacterial meningitis, sparking a health investigation to determine whether others were exposed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that no other cases had been confirmed. About 40 to 45 people who had close contact with the victim were given antibiotics, said CDC spokesman Llelwyn Grant. "We just don't know at this time how far-reaching this will be," Grant said. Neisseria meningitis, spread through respiratory droplets, can be fatal in up to 20 percent of all untreated cases, but the CDC spokesman said it probably would not be spread in a crowd simply through breathing. The meningitis victim, a 23-year-old New Jersey man, was not identified by authorities, but protest organizers said it was Jordan Feder. Feder treated protesters who had been sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray, his friend Patrick McKale said.
Meningitis meningitis C vaccine. ABOUT meningitis. What is meningitis? meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. http://www.city.ac.uk/healthservice/student/awareness/meningitis.htm
Extractions: More information about the vaccine is available by following the link at the top of the page. Please take some time to read about meningitis in the section below. Meningitis is a serious infection. Early medical intervention can save lives. The following information is provided to help you look after yourself and your friends. Viral meningitis is more common than the bacterial form, but generally less serious although it can be very debilitating. It can be caused by many different viruses. Some are spread between people by coughing or sneezing, or through poor hygiene. Others can be found in sewage-polluted water. The incubation period can be up to three weeks (i.e. the time between contact and developing the illness).
AWMF Online - Leitlinie: Meningitis Translate this page Verlag München, 1997. meningitis. Krankheitsbezeichung. meningitis. Definition und Basisinformation. Entzündung der weichen http://www.uni-duesseldorf.de/WWW/AWMF/ll/pinf-005.htm
Què és La Malaltia Meningocòccica? Informaci³ sobre la meningitis, consells de salut, prevenci³ i tractament. http://www.gencat.net/sanitat/portal/cat/csfaq_3.htm
Extractions: QUÈ ÉS LA MALALTIA MENINGOCÒCCICA? La malaltia meningocòccica és una malaltia infecciosa produïda pel meningococ, que apareix durant tot l'any i de forma més freqüent durant els mesos d'hivern i primavera. Acostuma a donar-se en forma de casos aïllats, però pot aparèixer també com a brots (presentació de dos o més casos relacionats), sobretot en guarderies o parvularis, ja que els nens petits tenen unes defenses o estat immunitari més immadur. Aquesta malaltia, que pot presentar-se a qualsevol edat encara que és més freqüent en nens entre 1 i 5 anys, de vegades afecta exclusivament el sistema nerviós (meningitis) i d'altres, ocasiona una infecció generalitzada (sèpsis meningocòccica) que pot acompanyar-se de meningitis o no. La meningitis meningocòccica es caracteritza per un inici sobtat amb mal de cap intens, febre de 39 a 40º C, nàusees, vòmits i rigidesa de nuca. La infecció generalitzada acostuma a iniciar-se amb els mateixos símptomes i, posteriorment, en un període d'hores variable, pot afegir-se l'aparició de taques a la pell de color morat i de distribució per tot el cos, però també pot començar directament amb les taques.
Hardin MD : Meningitis From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in meningitis. meningitis. We list the best sites that list the sites . meningitis Pictures. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/meningitis.html
