Question 1

what is nonpyogenic meningitis was on my eeg?

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Meningitis: meningitis means inflamed tiny blood vessels of the brain.  Nonpyogenic means it is not caused by an infection.  That usually resolves fairly quickly.  You did not mention why you had the tests done, but if the symptoms get better over next week or two, you should take a deep breath and do something to celebrate being healthy.

Question 2

do you give a 7 year old a meningitis shot in the u.s. ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Current recommendation is for the first Menactra vaccine at 11 years of age and a booster at 16 years of age.

Question 3

how would   manage meningitis?

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Depends: It depends on the tyoe of meningitis. Some need antibiotics, some just pain relief and time.

Question 4

what is the origin of meningitis?

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Infection : It is infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord caused by bacteria or virus.

Question 5

are there hereditary forms of meningitis?

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Not specificly: Heredity dose play a role in some forms of immune deficiency. Children with an inherited immune defects are more at risk for meningitis & other severe infections. Some may be more prone to specific germs than others. Some are less successful at fighting an infection if they occur. That said, meningitis is not passed like eye color or sickle cell.

Question 6

i'm scared i have meningitis! please please help me!?

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Meningitis Symptoms : The most common symptoms of meningitis are headache and neck stiffness associated with fever, confusion, decreased consciousness, vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light or loud noises. Children often exhibit only nonspecific symptoms, such as irritability and drowsiness. A rash may be present in some types of meningitis especially caused by Meningococcal bacteria.

Question 7

meningitis transmissibility? how transmissible is meningitis?

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Which kind?: The answer depends on what kind of meningitis you are referring to: bacterial meningitis, fungal meningitis, viral meningitis, parasitic meningitis & non-infectious meningitis. I’ll provide info for viral meningitis. The virus is spread person to person (fecal, respiratory secretions). However, just because you become infected with the virus doesn’t mean that you will actually develop meningitis.

Question 8

can  meningitis kill you?

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Possible: Meningoccocal meningitis can be rapidly fatal. Most other causes are not as life threatening, but complications can always occur.

Question 9

can covid cause meningitis?

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: Little question in many COVID-19 patients that the brain was involved, and a common issue is loss of smell and taste.  Long COVID-19 has been shown pathologically to involve brain tissue, but this is more of an "encephalopathy".  True meningitis would be atypical.

Question 10

who needs the meningitis shot?

Accepted Answer

Kids ages 11 - 18: 2 doses of menigitis shots (meningococcal conjugate vccine mcv4) are recommended for kids 11 - 18, with the 1st at ages 11 or 12, and a booster at 16.  If 1st is between 13 & 15, the booster shot is given between 16 and 18.  If the first dose is given after the 16th birthday, a booster is not currently recommended.  Hiv youth should get 3 shots: 2 doses, 2 months apart at 11 or 12, and 3rd at 16.

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