Question 1

can tonsillitis lead to meningitis?

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Tonsillitis: Tonsillitis is not a common cause for meningitis and in my practice i cannot remember seeing a patient with meningitis thought to be due to meningitis.

Question 2

untreatable meningitis can lead to death?what's the rate of survival if it's not treated soon and in what period of time you can die for the 1st sympt

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Meningitis: Most meningitis is caused by viral infections. Viral infections are not in and of themselves treatable.  The medical community works to support the life of the infected person but many if not most do not die.

Question 3

can mastoiditis lead to spinal meningitis?

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Yes: Though quite rare in this day and age, neglected acute mastoiditis can spread into the brain and spinal fluid causing meningitis.

Question 4

how often does bacterial sinusitis lead to meningitis?

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Meningitis: This can occur but is rare.  Bacteria may progress from areas in the head and neck to virtually any area of the central nervous system and produce meningitis, brain abscess, subdural empyema, etc.  But these do not occur commonly and most doctors will not see a case in a lifetime. Infectious diseases experts and neurosurgeons see it more often.

Question 5

what medical problems can viral meningitis lead to?

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Viral meningitis: Viral meningitis can produce a wide variety of medical problems. Some patients are relatively asymptomatic, whereas others require hospitalization for severe headache, dehydration, altered mental status, and seizures. In severe cases, patients may require intensive care, and can have long term neurologic problems.

Question 6

could an abscess of the tonsills lead to spinal meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: In individuals with normal immune function.

Question 7

could an abscess of the tonsils lead to spinal meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It's possible but unlikely.  It can happen anytime bacteria get into the blood stream.

Question 8

will strep throat lead to meningitis?

Accepted Answer

No.: Group a strep hardly ever causes meningitis; it is better known as the cause of strep throat, pneumonia, and "flesh-eating disease." group b strep can cause meningitis in newborns, but not strep throat.

Question 9

been having sinus issues for months on and off. finally saw ent and said i had sinus infection. could this lead to bacterial meningitis since its been going on for so long?

Accepted Answer

: Bacterial meningitis if related to a sinus infection would onset soon after initial symptoms or be evident before the sinus infection was apparent. The fact that it has been going on for a while means your system has walled it off into the affected area.

Question 10

will an abscess of the tonsils lead to spinal meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Rare but possible: An abscess of the tonsils is actually an abscess in the space around the tonsils, hence the correct name "peritonsillar abscess." the peritonsillar space is a potential space that is made of  thin tissue layers called fascia. This space communicates directly with other deep neck spaces, including the pre vertebral space.  If the infection tracks into this area, spinal meningitis can develop easily.

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