61. Meningitis meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection that invades the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is the fluid within http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/22514/router.asp

Choose a Condition or Topic Disorders, Diseases and Organ Topics Request an appointment Patient Handouts/ Teaching Sheets ... Print this page Meningitis What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord. What causes meningitis? Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection that invades the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is the fluid within the open spaces of the brain that protect and cushion the brain and spinal cord. A fungus or parasite may also cause meningitis. The severity of a child's symptoms and prognosis depend on the specific organism that is causing the meningitis. Meningitis can occur in infants, children, and adults. Some bacteria and viruses are more common in certain age groups than others, including the following: Bacteria that can cause meningitis (bacterial meningitis): In newborns and young babies, possible bacteria include the following: Group B streptococcus Escherichia coli (or E. coli) Listeria monocytogenes In older babies and children, possible bacteria include the following:

62. Meningitis Vaccine Schedule Simplified The CDC announced that it s simplifying its recommendations about when to get vaccinated against meningitis and other meningococcal diseases. http://children.webmd.com/news/20070712/meningitis-vaccine-schedule-simplified

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63. Thousands Of Central Africans Immunized Against Meningitis Mar 18, 2008 meningitis bacteria, which affect the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord, are transmitted from person to person through droplets of respiratory or http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=26025&Cr=central&Cr1=african

64. Questions And Answers About Meningitis A. meningitis is an inflammation of the lining around the brain, caused by an infection. It can be caused by viruses and bacteria of various kinds. http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/facmenqa.html

65. Cornell Chronicle: Second CU Student Ill With Meningitis Anyone who went to specific parties on March 6 or 8 or has such symptoms as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, rash and mental confusion should http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/March08/meningitis.second.html

Search Cornell Search Chronicle Online March 14, 2008 Second Cornell student hospitalized with presumed bacterial meningitis Update: March 17, 2008 Two students reportedly doing well Both Cornell students who had recently been hospitalized with meningitis continue to improve, according to Janet Corson-Rikert, M.D., executive director of Gannett Health Services. Both cases were confirmed to have been caused by the type B strain of meningococcal (bacterial) meningitis, which is not covered by either Menomune or Menactra, the current meningococcal vaccines. Corson-Rikert said all identified contacts (people with whom the students were in recent close contact) have been alerted. The period of elevated risk for more cases will continue for another couple of weeks, and the university will remain alert for any reports of symptomatic students or others in the Cornell community. A second Cornell student has been hospitalized with presumed meningococcal (bacterial) meningitis in the past week. The most recent case is a male student who was hospitalized at Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) March 13 and is in stable condition. On March 8, a 21-year-old student was hospitalized

66. Meningitis meningitis, Bacterial meningitis, Acute Bacterial meningitis. http://www.fpnotebook.com/NEU149.htm

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67. Vaccine Use Wipes Out Hib Meningitis In Uganda | Health | Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) Vaccinations in Uganda have eliminated Hib meningitis, a dangerous inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/healthNews/~3/248893012/idUSL107278982008031

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68. Bacterial Meningitis - For Patients And Families - Children's Hospital Boston meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the three thin layers of tissue, known as meninges, that cover the brain and spinal cord. http://www.childrenshospital.org/patientsfamilies/Site1393/mainpageS1393P201subl

advanced search or find by letter: A-F G-L M-R S-Z For Patients and Families For Patients and Families Getting Here Before Your Visit During Your Visit ... Health Tips from Our Experts Bacterial Meningitis Bacterial Meningitis Marvin Harper, MD What is bacterial meningitis vs. viral meningitis? Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the three thin layers of tissue, known as meninges, that cover the brain and spinal cord. The two most common types of meningitis are bacterial and viral, and although they have similar symptoms (viral meningitis symptoms may be milder), the two diseases are quite different and require different treatment. When caused by a virus , meningitis is usually far less severe and is typically treated with bed rest or over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol. But because some other viruses are very serious and can invade the brain, it's important to seek medical attention as a precaution. Bacterial meningitis is generally much more severe than simple viral meningitis because it can cause serious complications. If not treated immediately, it can be fatal or cause permanent damage to the brain, so it's important to get medical attention as soon as symptoms are discovered. Type of Meningitis Viral Meningitis Bacterial Meningitis Symptoms

69. Nearly 100 Percent Drop In Hib Meningitis As A Result Of Widespread Vaccination Mar 14, 2008 Hib meningitis has been virtually eliminated in young children in Uganda just five years after the country introduced Haemophilus influenzae http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/100160.php

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70. The Sidelines Mar 13, 2008 An MTSU student remains at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville after being admitted on March 9 for bacterial meningitis. http://www.mtsusidelines.com/news/2008/03/13/News/Meningitis.Places.Mtsu.Student

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71. Kern County Issues Meningitis Alert Jan 31, 2008 Kern County health officials have issued a meningitis health alert after ten residents became infected over the past two months. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/01/31/state/n043814S48.DTL

72. Meningitis Of The Brain meningitis of Brain From the Virtual Pathology Museum, Department of Pathology, University of Connecticut Health Center. http://155.37.5.42/eAtlas/CNS/1701.htm

Search Frames Search No frames PathWeb Home Feed Back ... About Meningitis Click on Image to Enlarge it Meningitis A high power view of acute meninigitis showing predominantly neutrophils in a proteinaceous exudate. (Description By:Margaret Grunnet, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by:Margaret Grunnet, M.D. UCHC ) Acute purulent meningitis Etiology Purulent meningitis is due most often to hematogenous spread of bacteria to the leptomeninges. It can also be seen after head trauma as skull fracture through the sinuses. Local infections such as mastoiditis may also lead to meningitis. The most comman bacteria causing meningitis in neonates are streptococcus and E. Coli. In young children and adults Hemophilus influenzae, is common and in adults meningiococcus and pneumococcus are common. Pathogenesis Bacteria extend through the wall of blood vessels into the subarachnoid space followed more slowly by neutrophils as the blood brain barrier breaks down. The combination of bacteria and neutrophils in the subarachnoid space irritates the underlying cerebral cortex causing edema and increased intracranial pressure.

73. Bacterial Meningitis Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges, and is caused by bacteria. Bacterial meningitis is http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/m/meningitis.htm

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