Meningitis
Viral Meningitis
Bacterial Meningitis
100
Meningitis in an inflammation of what?
Meninges.
100

Most easily recoverable form of meningitis is ?

viral

100
What complications can bacterial cause?
Brain damage, hearing loss, learning disabilities.
200
Meninges are protective membranes covering what?
The brain and spinal cord.
200

what causes viral meningitis 

the spread of enteroviruses 

200
How is Bacterial Meningitis treated?
Antibiotics.
300
What are two causes of Meningitis?
Bacteria, Viruses, Cancer, Drugs, Physical injury.
300
What is a symptom of Viral Meningitis?
Fever, Nausea, Headache, Drowsiness.
300

how do vaccines work for meningitis ?

there are mengicoccal polysaccharides that help your white blood cells build immunity 

400
Can antimicrobial's such as vaccines and immunosuppressive cause Meningitis?
Yes.
400
How long do symptoms last, what is the recovery time for Viral Meningitis?
7-10 days.
400

What is the major bacteria seen in Bacterial Meningitis?

Neisseria meningitidis

500
What are the 3 types of Meningitis?
Viral, Bacterial and Fungal.
500
What can cause Viral Meningitis?
Measles and Mumps.
500
What can Bacterial Meningitis cause?
Stroke or paralysis.
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