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First vaccine for deadly form of meningitis approved in U.S. On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine for the first time for the deadly type of meningitis that affected the students. The vaccine, Trumenba, protects against serogroup B, one of five forms of bacterial meningitis. It is manufactured by Pfizer.
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- Some forms of meningitis (such as those associated with meningococci, Haemophilus influenzae type B, pneumococci or mumps virus infections) may be prevented by immunization. In 2013 meningitis resulted in 303,000 deaths – down from 464,000 deaths in 1990.
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- Viral meningitis is the most common form of meningitis in the U.S. While it's usually mild, it can take a couple of weeks to get over. Bacterial meningitis much rarer, but often more serious-20% of people who get it will die and 25 to 50 % will have long term neurological damage.f you’ve contracted meningitis, viral or bacterial, it’s possible you may not even know it. But when meningitis symptoms set in, you'll know it. Watch this for a list of common symptoms. Transcript: If you've contracted meningitis, it's possible you may not even know it.
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What is Meningitis? Meningitis is defined as an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It's caused when the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges become infected. There are actually several types of meningitis but bacterial and viral meningitis are the 2 most common.
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Symptoms Checker Meningitis is inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord – the meninges. Septicaemia is blood poisoning caused by the same germs and is the more life threatening form of the disease.
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- On This Page. Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis, an inflammation of the tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord. It is often less severe than bacterial meningitis, and most people get better on their own (without treatment).
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Meningococcal disease Meningococcal meningitis is a form of bacterial meningitis. Meningitis is a disease caused by inflammation and irritation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.eningococcal disease causes life-threatening meningitis and sepsis conditions. In the case of meningitis, bacteria attack the lining between the brain and skull called the meninges. Infected fluid from the meninges then passes into the spinal cord, causing symptoms including stiff neck, fever and rashes.
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Bacterial Meningitis Overview. Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the three thin layers of tissue, known as meninges, which cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis may be caused by a virus or by bacteria. 1  In general, bacterial meningitis is more dangerous than viral meningitis.
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Understanding the 5 Types of Meningitis Here’s what you should know about the different types of meningitis. Bacterial Meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is a potentially life-threatening form of the disease that can cause serious complications such as brain damage, hearing loss, and ultimately death if not diagnosed and treated promptly.his form of meningitis usually occurs when bacteria gets into the bloodstream and travels to the brain and spinal cord. Types of bacteria that can cause bacterial meningitis include Haemophilus influenzae (usually type b), Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Neisseria meningitidis.
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Types of Meningitis Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Every year over 1 million1-3 people worldwide are affected by meningitis. Infection is by far the most common cause of meningitis and is caused by many different germs: viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites.
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Meningococcal meningitis Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial form of meningitis, a serious infection of the meninges that affects the brain membrane. It can cause severe brain damage and is fatal in 50% of cases if untreated. Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial form of meningitis, a serious infection of the thin lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
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Spinal Meningitis Spinal meningitis is an infection of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. Once infection starts, it can spread rapidly through the body. Without treatment it can cause brain damage in a matter of hours and can be fatal within 24 hours. In adults, symptoms include:
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A to Z List of Neurological Disorders Meningitis is a relatively rare infection that affects the delicate membranes -- called meninges (men-in'-jeez) -- that cover the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis can be deadly and contagious among people in close contact.
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- 1 Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial form of meningitis, a serious infection of the thin lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. 2  The extended meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa, stretching from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east (26 countries), has the highest rates of the disease.t can cause severe brain damage and is fatal in 50% of cases if untreated. Several different bacteria can cause meningitis. Neisseria meningitidis is the one with the potential to cause large epidemics.
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Bacterial Meningitis: A Deadly But Preventable Disease N meningitidis is another common offending pathogen causing bacterial meningitis. H influenzae type b meningitis, once the most prevalent form of meningitis in children, is now more rare in the developed world because of successful immunization practices (H influenzae type b conjugate vaccine) in the past 2 decades.
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Meningitis Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis. You get it when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but can be deadly. It usually starts with bacteria that cause a cold-like infection. It can cause stroke, hearing loss, and brain damage. It can also harm other organs. Pneumococcal infections and meningococcal infections are the most common causes of bacterial meningitis.
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Meningitis Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges (the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord) caused by an infection. The inflammation can cause damage to the brain and spinal cord.iral meningitis (also known as viral meningo-encephalitis) is the most common, and less serious, form of meningitis. With this form, symptoms may be so mild that they can be mistaken for flu. This makes the number of cases hard to estimate.
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Bacterial Meningitis Español: Meningitis bacteriana. Bacterial meningitis is very serious and can be deadly. Death can occur in as little as a few hours. Most people recover from meningitis. However, permanent disabilities (such as brain damage, hearing loss, and learning disabilities) can result from the infection.
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Baby Contracts Salmonella Infection and Meningitis Severe cases of Salmlonella food poisoning can cause a brain infection called meningitis. If a pregnant woman contracts a Salmonella infection, the baby can be born with or soon develop meningitis.eningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The most common types of Salmonella-causing meningitis are: S. Havana, S. Typhimurium, S. Oranienbury, S. Typhi. Salmonella meningitis can lead to brain damage and death. The overall mortality is 38% in infants.
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The Meningitis Vaccines: What Parents Should Know Meningitis is a dangerous inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Two meningitis vaccine s protects against four types of meningococcal disease. An additional type of vaccine protects against serotype B, which also causes meningitis.
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- Bacterial Meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is a serious illness and can be life threatening. It is most often caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitides, or Streptococcus pneumonia, all of which are contagious.However, they’re less contagious than the germs that spread cold and flu.acterial Meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is a serious illness and can be life threatening. It is most often caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitides, or Streptococcus pneumonia, all of which are contagious.
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Meningitis What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a number of infectious agents including viruses and bacteria. The type of meningitis and its cause can only be determined by conducting laboratory tests.
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Types and causes There are many different strains of meningitis in the UK and many different causes for these, most commonly viruses and bacteria. 1  Viral meningitis Viral meningitis is rarely life-threatening, but for some the after-effects can be life-changing.
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Meningitis - Topic Overview Meningitis is inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older adults and people who have long-term health problems, such as a weakened immune system. There are two main kinds of meningitis: Viral meningitis is fairly common. It usually doesn't cause serious illness.
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- Bacterial Meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is an extremely serious illness that requires immediate medical care. If not treated quickly, it can lead to death within hours -- or lead to permanent damage to the brain and other parts of the body. Bacterial meningitis is caused by any one of several bacteria.The most common bacteria causing meningitis in children and adults in the U.S. are Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and, in older patients with decreased immunity, Listeria monocytogenes.acterial Meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is an extremely serious illness that requires immediate medical care. If not treated quickly, it can lead to death within hours -- or lead to permanent damage to the brain and other parts of the body. Bacterial meningitis is caused by any one of several bacteria.