Question 1

can i get easy to understand explanation of causes and diagnosis of meningitas?

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Meningitas: Never heard of it but if you mean meningitis one of the signs is you can't spell.

Question 2

what is menengitus?

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Meningitis: Meningitis is inflammation of the outer layering on the  brain. It is usually from an infection like viral or bacterial or fungal ( as we keep hearing lately in the news.

Question 3

what are tha symptoms if menegitis?

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4 key symptoms: 1) fever
2) neck pain/stiffness
3) headache
4)light sensitivity

if you have these symptoms, get to the nearest er now!

Question 4

how serious is the risk of menigitis to children?

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Low: There are very few reported cases of meningitis each year in the U.S. However, if you suspect that your child has meningitis, you must take him or her immediately to an emergency room. Symptoms include, but are not limited to, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, altered mental state, neck stiffness, rash, etc.

Question 5

how did i contract viral menigitis?

Accepted Answer

Contact: You came in contact with the virus either on an inanimate object that had been exposed or to someone carrying the virus.

Question 6

i had spinal menigitis when i was born, is it possible to have it  again?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Meningitis can be caused by viral or bacterial infectios. The meningitis of a newborn is normally caused by a different infection than that seen in college students. If you are concerned about meningitis , go to your nearest er immediately. Symptoms include severe headaches, a very stiff neck, vomiting and loss of consciousness. It is something to take very seriously.

Question 7

can you still have menegitiis if you have all the symptoms besides a fever ?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: You did not describe your symptoms, so it is hard to tell. If you are worried, see your doctor about your symptoms. Meningitis is a serious illness and generally affected people are very sick.

Question 8

i'm being treated for aseptic menengitis. how much longer will these effects last?

Accepted Answer

Unsure.: Recovering from meningitis is a slow process and can take anywhere from weeks, months, to years. Every patient's brain is different. Talk to your physician if you are concerned that you are not improving or if you feel your recovery is taking longer than expected.

Question 9

what are signs of bacterial menegitis?

Accepted Answer

Headache-stiff neck: Symptoms of bacterial meningitis include headache, stiff neck, fever, lethargy, confusion, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting, and others. Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency and needs to be immediately evaluated in the emergency department.

Question 10

how long are menigitis vaccinations effective?

Accepted Answer

Which one?: We give infants vaccine against the hemophyllis influenza type b germ , the primary cause of infant meningitis years ago. For whatever reason it becomes less of an issue after 6yo & the infant doses covered their vulnerable period. Pneumococcal vaccine is also given in infants & repeated for some adults. The Meningococcal vaccine is likely to give about 5 years of protection/dose.

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