WANTED
VIRAL MENINGITIS
Description:
Inflammation of tissue covering the brain and spinal cord
Victims:
Those that can be affected are children younger than 5 years old or people with weak immune systems; infants 1 month old or younger are more prone
HOW VIRUS SPREADS:
· Non-polio enteroviruses
· Mumps virus
· Herpesviruses, including Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex viruses, and varicella-zoster virus
· Measles virus
· Influenza virus
· Arboviruses (spread through mosquitoes and other insects)
· Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus
Where it’s found:
INJURIES:
· No permanent injuries, but while you are sick you can experience the following symptoms:
Fever, stiff neck, severe headache, eye sensitivity to light, vomiting, nausea, extreme sleepiness, confusion, seizureDangerous?:
Preventions:
You can keep from getting meningitis by…
· Wash your hands often with soap and water
· Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
· Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, or sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick.
· Cover your coughs and sneezes with something other than your hands
· Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, especially if someone is sick
· Stay home when you are sick