Meningitis

Meningitis

100

Meningitis in an inflammation of what?

Meninges.

200

Meninges are protective membranes covering what?

The brain and spinal cord.

300

What are two causes of Meningitis?

Bacteria, Viruses, Cancer, Drugs, Physical injury.

400

Can antimicrobial's such as vaccines and immunosuppressive cause Meningitis?

Yes.

500

What are the 3 types of Meningitis?

Viral, Bacterial and Fungal.

Viral Meningitis

100

Most easily recoverable form of meningitis is ?

viral

200

what causes viral meningitis 

the spread of enteroviruses 

300

What is a symptom of Viral Meningitis?

Fever, Nausea, Headache, Drowsiness.

400

How long do symptoms last, what is the recovery time for Viral Meningitis?

7-10 days.

500

What can cause Viral Meningitis?

Measles and Mumps.

Bacterial Meningitis

100

What complications can bacterial cause?

Brain damage, hearing loss, learning disabilities.

200

How is Bacterial Meningitis treated?

Antibiotics.

300

how do vaccines work for meningitis ?

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

400

What is the major bacteria seen in Bacterial Meningitis?

Neisseria meningitidis

500

What can Bacterial Meningitis cause?

Stroke or paralysis.