Question 1

how to treat with a little mental retardation left as after effects of bacterial meningitis? how can i help myself? any therapy? any medication?

Accepted Answer

Time will tell: Even after the best therapy, bacterial meningitis may leave some permanent or long term effects which may improve over time. The key is to have patience , and to optimize your health with a diet and exercise.  After all, your body has been affected by what one may consider to be a "typhoon" or "tornado". In such areas of the world, it will take time to rebuild- this goes the same for your brain.

Question 2

how long does bacterial meningitis bacteria stay on an object?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Different bacteria produce bacterial meningitis, so there is not a universal answer to this question. Nevertheless, usually close contact with human secretions is necessary to produce meningitis. The bacteria that commonly cause bacterial meningitis due not typically survive for a long period of time outside the human body.

Question 3

why i s there "acute" bacterial meningitis? is there such a thing as mild bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Just like there is not a mild form of  the black plague. A little poison is still poison.

Question 4

how long will  bacterial meningitis germs stay on something?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Different bacteria produce bacterial meningitis, so there is not a universal answer to this question. Nevertheless, usually close contact with human secretions is necessary to produce meningitis. The bacteria that commonly cause bacterial meningitis due not typically survive for a long period of time outside the human body.

Question 5

can bacterial meningitis be treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: With antibiotics.

Question 6

how do you get bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Dont know what you are looking for- giving a general answer. Usually infection from other parts of body may spread to the meninges (the layers surrounding the brain). Infection in blood, infection in parts of body adjacent to the brain like ear, nose, sinus etc. And also if the is some form if manipulation of the meninges (shunt, brain surgery, lumbar puncture), it increases the risk.

Question 7

i think i have bacterial meningitis ?

Accepted Answer

ER: If you think you have meningitis, i would go directly to the emergency room.

Question 8

how do you catch bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis: Bacterial meningitis is typically acquired from respiratory droplets or oral secretions from another human infected with the bacteria.

Question 9

how can  one get bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Germ + invasion: Your typical meningitis germ can be acquired from contact with an asymptomatic carrier or actual meningitis patient in secretions they leave behind. This includes on objects or surface or through direct contact. Your hands can pick them up, pass them to your face where they can enter the nose or upper airway. They can linger for a while & do nothing or begin to invade & cause you an infection.

Question 10

how is bacterial meningitis transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Mutiple: Depends on the type. Nisseria which is seen in college students is usually the respiratory spread.

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