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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Juliet Cohen Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses. Two species of bacteria account for most cases of acute bacterial meningitis neisseria meningitidis and streptococcus pneumoniae. written by peter hutch Meningitis is a rare disease, our brains have what is called a blood brain barrier that protects are brain for contamination by the blood. However, some infections can trick the barrier, which then decreases its ability to work properly. written by peter hutch Meningitis is a viral.It's means the cause is infection with a virus. Bacterial meningitis is quite rare but it can be very serious and needs urgent treatment with antibiotics.It is a inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord called the meninges. It is rarely occurs when an infection in the body spreads through the blood and into the cerebrospinal fluid.This fluid that cover the outside of the brain and spinal cord. The infection can spread into the brain tissue and cause brain damage.Meningitis mostly present in kids age 5 and younger, and in between16 to 25 year olds, but people can get meningitis at any stage of life. written by zhafran fran This article explains a few things about meningitis, and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know. written by Juliet Cohen Meningitis and encephalitis are inflammatory diseases of the membranes that surround the brain and caused by bacterial or viral infections.Infections in the brain and spinal cord can cause dangerous inflammation. written by Juliet Cohen Meningitis is an infection blankets in the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur in response to a number of causes, including infectious agents, physical injuries, cancer, or certain medications. Most cases of meningitis occur today in young people aged 15 and 24. written by Juliet Cohen Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord, usually due to the spread of an infection. Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, including infectious agents, physical injury and cancer. written by Juliet Cohen Meningitis is an inflammation of the leptomeninges and underlying subarachnoid cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the central nervous system, known collectively as the meninges. written by Katy Lassetter Meningitis and MRSA may be rife within UK institutions but there are ways to reduce risk and the need for subsequent compensation claims being made. << previous page 1 next page>> |