MENINGITIS
By: Sai Thor
Inflammation meninges lining brain and spinal cord.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
- X-ray
- Blood Test
Bacterial + Antibiotics
- Brain Damage
- Disabilities
3 type:
- Streptococcus Pneumoniae ( Pneumococcus )
- Haemophilus influencae ( Hib, type b )
- Neisseria Meningitidis ( Meningococcus )
Viral
Virus- borne inflammation.
Fluid filled space between meninges.
- Numerous weeks
- OTC Medication
- Immune system manage itself
- NO antibiotics
Cause:
- Herpes-viruses ( chicken pox )
- Mumps Virus
- Measles Virus
- West Nile Virus