Meningitis Notes
Meningitis
What is Meningitis? • The __________________ of the meanings • Meninges: the membranes that cover the ________ and spinal cord
Types of Meningitis • Bacterial meningitis: o Life threatening if not treated within 48 hours but is very rare. o There are many small stands of bacterial meningitis. o Most serious is _____________meningitis, causes septicimia. • Viral meningitis: most common and not serious. Mistaken for common _____. • Fungal meningitis: very rare and only usually occurs with those with a dysfunctional immune system.
Causes of Meningitis • Caused by _____________ and ____________ that infect the body • It is then spread to the menings by the bloodstream through cerebrospinal fluid • Cerebrospinal fluid: fluid that circulates around the spinal cord
Symptoms • Some major symptoms include: Vomiting, headache, drowsiness, joint pain, stick neck, dislike of light, high temperature, fever, pale skin.
Effects of Meningitis • Trouble hearing: affect 1 in 10 people. Can be temporary or permanent • Blindness • Memory loss • Seizures • Septicemia (blood poisoning): low blood circulation to the feet, toes, hands, and fingers may occur • Kidney or lung damage • Arthritis
Incidence • About _________ cases of meningitis in Americans each year, most is teens and young adults.
Detection • patient may receive MRI or CT scan • ____________ Puncture: With bacterial meningitis, fluid is removed from the lower spinal column to test for any signs of bacteria.
Treatment • patients placed on ______ • Corticosteroids may help reduce inflammation of the meninges.
Prevention • Receiving the vaccines against Hib, measles, mumps, and polio can protect against meningitis. • It is contagious ands spread via tiny drops in the ________ or throat • Be cautious
Future Outlook • Meningitis is a
What is Meningitis? • The __________________ of the meanings • Meninges: the membranes that cover the ________ and spinal cord
Types of Meningitis • Bacterial meningitis: o Life threatening if not treated within 48 hours but is very rare. o There are many small stands of bacterial meningitis. o Most serious is _____________meningitis, causes septicimia. • Viral meningitis: most common and not serious. Mistaken for common _____. • Fungal meningitis: very rare and only usually occurs with those with a dysfunctional immune system.
Causes of Meningitis • Caused by _____________ and ____________ that infect the body • It is then spread to the menings by the bloodstream through cerebrospinal fluid • Cerebrospinal fluid: fluid that circulates around the spinal cord
Symptoms • Some major symptoms include: Vomiting, headache, drowsiness, joint pain, stick neck, dislike of light, high temperature, fever, pale skin.
Effects of Meningitis • Trouble hearing: affect 1 in 10 people. Can be temporary or permanent • Blindness • Memory loss • Seizures • Septicemia (blood poisoning): low blood circulation to the feet, toes, hands, and fingers may occur • Kidney or lung damage • Arthritis
Incidence • About _________ cases of meningitis in Americans each year, most is teens and young adults.
Detection • patient may receive MRI or CT scan • ____________ Puncture: With bacterial meningitis, fluid is removed from the lower spinal column to test for any signs of bacteria.
Treatment • patients placed on ______ • Corticosteroids may help reduce inflammation of the meninges.
Prevention • Receiving the vaccines against Hib, measles, mumps, and polio can protect against meningitis. • It is contagious ands spread via tiny drops in the ________ or throat • Be cautious
Future Outlook • Meningitis is a