Meningitis is a disease that effects the brain and the spinal cord.
Meningitis is a swelling that happens with the meninges that cover around the brain and spinal cord.It is the most destructive of acute infections in normal individuals
This can be a very contagious infection, and is mainly recieved by another person within close contact.
Some Side Effects May Include:
*Sudden high fever
*Severe headache that isn't easily confused with other types of headache
*Stiff neck
*Vomiting or nausea with headache
*Confusion or difficulty concentrating
-trouble with memory may still exist for a while after the illness passes and in children it could cause them learning disabilities.
*Seizures
*Sleepiness or difficulty waking up
*Sensitivity to light
*Lack of interest in drinking and eating
*Skin rash in some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis
IF ANY OF THESE SIDE EFFECTS ARE HAPPENING MORE THAN USUAL, OR OUT OF THE ORDINARY, PLEASE GO SEE A DOCTOR
The viral type of Meningitis is less severe and is transmitted by things like: food, water, or other contaminated objects. Children can recieve the viral type of infection more than adults. with the viral infection of Meningitis, it can be cured very easily and at home.
The treatments that you can do at home to cure Viral Meningitis is:
*rest
*take Tylenol or Ibuprofen to bring down the pain and swelling
*drink water, juice, or any liquid to stay hyddrated
The fungal,or Bacterial type of Meningitis is pretty rare, but is most commenly found in people with weak immune systems.How this is found is mostly with the use of a spinal tap to see if there is any infection with the spinal cord itself.To cure this type of infection, you can only go to the hospital unlike the viral iinfection that can be cures at home.
The treatments that you can get done at a hospital to Cure the Fungal Meningitis is:
*strong antibiotics through an IV
*oxygen therapy
*fluid replacements
*anti-seizer medicine
*corticosteriods -these are used to reduce inflammation in the brain and spinal cord
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Bacteria from the diseaase can stay inside of the intestines, as well as the nose and throat.
Entire body can be effected by the disease causing cognitive issues and seizures if left untreated.
When having a rash, if you put a glass against the rash, it should fade. If Meningitis is present, the rash will still be visible.
There can be flaws with this test and it is not 100% accurate
CAUTION: with infants, the fontanels are tight and bulging which is a sign of inflammation in the brain
Alexa Boehler, Makenzi Rugar, and Sterlynne Young
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