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    Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or physical trauma. Bacterial meningitis is the most serious type and requires urgent antibiotic treatment. Common symptoms include fever, vomiting, stiff neck, and a blotchy rash. Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis and is transmitted through direct contact with oral or nasal secretions. Teenagers are particularly at risk for meningitis and should consider vaccination to help prevent infection.

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    Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or physical trauma. Bacterial meningitis is the most serious type and requires urgent antibiotic treatment. Common symptoms include fever, vomiting, stiff neck, and a blotchy rash. Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis and is transmitted through direct contact with oral or nasal secretions. Teenagers are particularly at risk for meningitis and should consider vaccination to help prevent infection.

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    Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or physical trauma. Bacterial meningitis is the most serious type and requires urgent antibiotic treatment. Common symptoms include fever, vomiting, stiff neck, and a blotchy rash. Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis and is transmitted through direct contact with oral or nasal secretions. Teenagers are particularly at risk for meningitis and should consider vaccination to help prevent infection.

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    abdullatif Abjulu

    What is meningitis?

    The brain and spinal cord are covered by connective tissue layers collectively called the meninges which form the blood-brain barrier.

    1-the pia mater (closest to the CNS)

    2-the arachnoid mater


    3-the dura mater (farthest from the CNS).

    Causes
    Meningitis

    can be caused by many different organisms including viruses and bacteria. caused by a bacteria, is life threatening and requires urgent medical attention and treatment with antibiotics.

    Meningitis,

    Causes of Meningitis
    -Bacterial

    Infections

    -Viral Infections

    -Fungal Infections
    -Trauma to head or spine.

    What is Meningococcal disease?


    Etiological Agent: Neisseria meningitides Reservoir: Humans only. 5-15% healthy carriers

    Mode of transmission: direct contact with patients oral or nasal secretions. Saliva. Incubation period: 1-10 days. Usually 2-4 days

    Viral Meningitis
    Reservoirs: -Humans for Enteroviruses, Adenovirus, Measles, Herpes Simplex, and Varicella -Natural reservoir for arbovirus birds, rodents etc. Modes of transmission: -Primarily person to person and arthopod vectors for Arboviruses Incubation Period: -Variable. For enteroviruses 3-6 days, for arboviruses 2-15 days Treatment: No specific treatment available. Most patients recover completely on their own.

    Symptoms for meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia:


    -High

    temperature, fever, possibly with cold

    hands and feet -Vomiting or refusing feeds -High pitched moaning, whimpering cry -Blank, staring expression

    -Pale, blotchy complexion


    -Stiff neck

    Be aware, be prepared
    Meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia (blood poisoning) are serious diseases that can affect anyone at any time. Teenagers and studentsin particular, are at \ increased risk.Most young people in the UK have already had the MenC vaccine. If you havent or cant remember, gettingvaccinated now is a good way to protect yourself.

    THANK YOU

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