Meningitis catalogs

WEBAug 12, 2023 · Meningitis is defined as inflammation of the meninges. The meninges are the three membranes (the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that line the …

WEBSep 1, 2017 · The Bacterial Meningitis Score has a sensitivity of 99% to 100% and a specificity of 52% to 62%, and appears to be the most specific tool available currently, …

WEBOct 11, 2022 · Meningitis is an inflammatory disease of the leptomeninges, the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and is characterized by an abnormal number of …

WEBOct 4, 2023 · A health care provider can diagnose meningitis based on a medical history, a physical exam and certain tests. During the exam, your provider may check for signs of …

WEBMar 27, 2024 · Meningitis is an infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. Meningitis often appears with flu-like symptoms that …

WEBMeningitis and Encephalitis. Publication Date: 6/2018. This publication provides an overview of meningitis and encephalitis, including common symptoms, diagnosis, and …

WEBAug 7, 2023 · Meningitis is an infection/inflammation of the brain and spinal cord surrounding membranes known as the meninges. Meningococcal meningitis is the term used to describe a bacterial form …

WEBIn extreme cases, these can cause brain damage, stroke, or even death. Inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, is called …

WEBAug 18, 2023 · Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency, and immediate steps must be taken to establish the specific cause and initiate effective therapy. The mortality rate of …

WEBApr 17, 2023 · Meningitis is a devastating disease with a high case fatality rate, which can lead to serious long-term complications (sequelae). Meningitis remains a major global …

WEBAcute bacterial meningitis is rapidly developing inflammation of the layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord (meninges) and of the fluid-filled space between the …

WEBAug 8, 2023 · In 2006 there were 72,000 meningitis-related hospitalizations in the United States. The majority of these cases were due to viral infection (54.6%). Bacterial infections accounted for 21.8% of …

WEBAcute bacterial meningitis is rapidly progressive bacterial infection of the meninges and subarachnoid space. Findings typically include headache, fever, and nuchal rigidity. …

WEBMeningitis is an inflammation of the protective layers surrounding your brain and spinal cord (meninges). Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and non-infectious conditions can …

WEBThere are 3 types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States: All 11 to 12 year olds should get a MenACWY vaccine, with a booster dose at 16 years old. Teens …

WEBThe FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis panel is a multiplex polymerase chain reaction test capable of qualitatively detecting DNA or RNA of 14 pathogens (bacteria, viruses, and …

WEBMeningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A bacterial or viral infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal …