Meningitis

Disease

1. Menengitis disease Prepared by : shad sdiq College of dentistry

2. Introduction : Definition Cause Symptoms treatment

3. Definition It is a condition in which the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord becomes inflamed. When the bacteria or virus enters the bloodstream, it reaches the brain and spinal cord directly and attacks the meninges, the three membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

4. Cause It is mostly caused by viruses and bacteria, but there are also other causes such as worms and parasites. However, the viral strain is more common.

5. Symptoms Symptoms of this condition can appear very quickly including: High fever (sudden) • Headache • Nausea or vomiting • Loss of appetite or thirst • Bright • Sensitivity to light • Constant feeling of fatigue • Muscle pain • Drowsiness • Stiff neck Not all symptoms have to appear together at the same time.

6. The most common test The most common tests: Lumbar puncture is a sample of lumbar fluid.

7. Treatment Viral type: This type can improve on its own within 7 to 10 days, can be treated at home and does not require hospitalization. The infected person should rest for a long time, and may take painkillers and antipyretics at times.

8. Treatment • Bacterial type: should be treated as soon as possible after symptoms appear in hospital. Stay for at least a week. 10% of cases are fatal. Treatments: • Give antibiotics directly into the vein

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