1. Meningitis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningitis

Meningitis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Meningitis Classification and external resources Meninges of the central nervous system: dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater. ICD G G ICD ... MeSH Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord , known collectively as the meninges The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses bacteria , or other microorganisms , and less commonly by certain drugs Meningitis can be life-threatening because of the inflammation's proximity to the brain and spinal cord; therefore the condition is classified as a medical emergency The most common symptoms of meningitis are headache and neck stiffness associated with fever confusion or altered consciousness , vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light ( photophobia ) or loud noises ( phonophobia ). Sometimes, especially in small children, only nonspecific symptoms may be present, such as irritability and drowsiness. If a rash is present, it may indicate a particular cause of meningitis; for instance, meningitis caused by meningococcal bacteria may be accompanied by a characteristic rash.

2. Meningitis: Bacterial Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition Bacterial meningitis is infection of the layers of tissue covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges). http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch272/ch272c.html

3. The Meningitis Trust - Meningitis And Septicaemia Support Information about meningitis and meningococcal disease, what research is taking place and what support is offered to sufferers by this global charity. http://www.meningitis-trust.org

The Meningitis Trust - Meningitis and Septicaemia support About us For health professionals Press Jobs ... Contact us 24 hour freephone helpline - 0800 028 18 28 Search the site Home Meningitis information How we help Get involved ... Donate Christmas cards and gifts Send Christmas wishes with our exclusive new range of Christmas cards and gifts. Now on sale. Buy now Three Volcanoes Trek - Italy Join us on this amazing adventure and scale Italy’s highest peaks! Click here to read more Christmas concerts Join us as we celebrate Christmas with a variety of entertainment in the beautiful Cathedrals at Gloucester, Cardiff and Glasgow. Tickets are available now. Click here for details Meningitis Trust honoured with local heroes award We are pleased to announce that we have won a Birmingham Mail Local Heroes Award. Click here to read more Meningitis Trust News 4 November Meningitis Trust honoured with local heroes award 26 October Meningitis warning as clocks go back 22 October Charity highlights the contribution that its Trustees make Sign up to e-News Enter your name and email address below to receive e-News, our monthly newsletter, with news, events and information on our support services.

4. Meningitis: Definition From Answers.com n. Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord, most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by fever, vomiting, intense headache http://www.answers.com/topic/meningitis

5. Meningitis - Definition Of Meningitis By The Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus A men in gi tis (m n nj t s) n. Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord, most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by fever http://www.thefreedictionary.com/meningitis

6. Meningitis Angels Non-profit organisation supporting families affected by bacterial meningitis. http://meningitis-angels.org

AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase','http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,28,0','width','934','height','244','src','../angelsflash','quality','high','pluginspage','http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash','movie','../angelsflash' ); //end AC code Meningitis Angels was founded in memory of Ryan Wayne Milley, only child of Bob and Frankie Milley. Ryan died at the age of 18 from meningococcal meningitis. Today it is one of the largest meningitis organizations in the world. Ryan did not live in a college dorm. Meningitis does not stop at the dorm room door. ACIP/CDC recommends all tweens and teens from ages 11-18 be vaccinated against meningitis. Educate yourself EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!! New Meningitis Vaccine (Menveo) Approved Visit Parent 2 Parent on Meningitis and Vaccines We no longer have bracelets, Sorry Angels in the News Letter From President Obama Letter From President Bus h Around the World Visit Our Facebook Cause Contact Frankie Milley Sound Advice on Vaccines Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and Mrs. Betty Bumpers, wife of former US Senator Dale Bumpers who founded

7. CDC - Meningitis: Questions And Answers Questions on bacterial and viral meningitis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Your Online Source for Credible Health Information http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/about/faq.html

8. JAMA -- Meningitis, January 3, 2007, Torpy Et Al. 297 (1): 122 JAMA is a highly cited weekly medical journal that publishes peerreviewed original medical research findings and editorial opinion http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/297/1/122

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9. Meningitis & Septicaemia - Meningitis Research Foundation Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease. http://www.meningitis.org/

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10. Meningitis meningitis (inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord) is treatable, but can be serious. So it's important to know the symptoms and get prompt http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/meningitis.html

11. Meningitis - NHS Choices Find everything you need to know about meningitis including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx

12. Meningitis Research Foundation Of Canada Information about the organization and its mission and events. Includes data about the disease, news and the different types. http://www.meningitis.ca/

If you suspect you or someone you know has Meningitis, click here Learn more about meningitis. Read our AskTheExpert@meningitis.ca The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada is dedicated to the prevention of Meningitis, to improving survival rates and outcomes, and to the support of families of those whose lives have been changed by this disease. View our Public Service Announcements, A Time to Protect and The Portrait View our previous Public Service Announcement from Catriona LeMay Doan. Discover why Catriona LeMay Doan joined the MRFC Team. Phone or Fax - (519) 664-0244 or Toll-free 1-800-643-1303 E-mail - fund@meningitis.ca P.O. Box 28015 R.P.O. Parkdale Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6J8 Charitable Registration # 89751 8429 RR0001

13. Meningitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia meningitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation causes changes in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000680.htm

Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Meningitis Meningitis is a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges). See also: Aseptic meningitis Meningitis - Gram-negative Meningitis - H. influenzae ... Meningitis - tuberculous Causes The most common causes of meningitis are viral infections that usually get better without treatment. However, bacterial meningitis infections are extremely serious, and may result in death or brain damage, even if treated. Meningitis may also be caused by: Chemical irritation Drug allergies Fungi Tumors Types include: Aseptic meningitis Cryptococcal meningitis Gram negative meningitis H. influenza ... meningitis Meningitis due to cancer (carcinomatous meningitis) Meningococcal meningitis Pneumococcal meningitis Staphylococcal meningitis Syphilitic aseptic meningitis ... Acute bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency, and requires immediate treatment in a hospital. Viral meningitis is milder and occurs more often than bacterial meningitis. It usually develops in the late summer and early fall, and often affects children and adults under age 30. Most infections occur in children under age 5. Most viral meningitis is due to enteroviruses, which are viruses that also can cause intestinal illness.

14. Meningitis - AOL Health What is meningitis? meningitis is an infection of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at http://www.aolhealth.com/conditions/meningitis

15. Medinfo: Meningitis Information on the symptoms and signs, what to do and where to go for further information, from Medinfo.co.uk http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/meningitis.html

Medical information for patients index search health books site map Meningitis Meningitis is an infection of the covering layers of the brain (meninges). Meningitis can be caused by various sorts of infection, with a virus, with a bacterium, and even with fungi. Viral meningitis is usually considered to be benign, and is a fairly common complication of virus infections. There is no specific treatment. The three main causes of bacterial meningitis have been: Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Meningococcus , and Pneumococcus In Britain, the introduction of a Hib vaccination has led to a virtual eradication of Hib meningitis. The other two are left as the major causes of bacterial meningitis. Symptoms The patient usually begins to feel vaguely unwell and may develop headache and a raised temperature ( fever ). There may also be vomiting. Unfortunately many ordinary germs start in this way, and certain other features can help to alert us to the possibility of meningitis. It is important not to be over anxious, but if in doubt it is better to discuss with your doctor. More suspicious symptoms include: neck and back stiffness

16. Viral Meningitis Facts Viral meningitis . Viral meningitis VIrul men-in-GI-tis is a relatively common but rarely serious infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds http://www.dhpe.org/infect/vmenin.html

Viral Meningitis Viral meningitis is caused by any of a number of different viruses, many of which are associated with other diseases. Mosquito-borne viruses can also cause viral meningitis. There is no specific treatment for viral meningitis. The illness is usually mild and clears up in about a week. Prevention centers on washing hands thoroughly and often and avoiding mosquito bites. What is viral meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Meningitis is usually caused by an infection with a virus or a bacterium. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or a bacterium is important because of differences in the seriousness of the illness and the treatment needed. bacterial meningitis is very serious. Severe bacterial meningitis can result in brain damage and even death. Viral meningitis is usually relatively mild. It clears up in a week or two without specific treatment. Viral meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis. What viruses cause viral meningitis?

17. What Is Meningitis? meningitis is a bacterial or nonbacterial infection that causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/502/Meningitis

meningitis Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources Overview Information Posts Articles ... Members Table of contents Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests ... Next Definition Meningitis is a bacterial or non-bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The most common causes of meningitis are viral infections that usually get better without treatment. However, bacterial meningitis infections are extremely serious, and may result in death or brain damage even if treated. Meningitis is also caused by: Chemical irritation Drug allergies Fungi Tumors Types include: Aseptic meningitis Carcinomatous meningitis (meningitis due to cancer) Cryptococcal meningitis Gram negative meningitis H. influenza meningitis Meningococcal meningitis ... Acute bacterial meningitis is a true medical emergency, and requires immediate treatment in a hospital. Viral meningitis is milder and occurs more often than bacterial meningitis. It usually develops in the late summer and early fall, and often affects children and adults under age 30. Most infections occur in children under the age of 5. Most viral meningitis is associated with enteroviruses, which are viruses that commonly cause intestinal illness. Many other types of viruses can also cause meningitis. For example, viral meningitis can be caused by herpes viruses, the same virus that can cause cold sores and genital herpes (although people with recurrent cold sores or genital herpes are not at a greater risk of developing herpes meningitis).

18. Meningitis: MedlinePlus Directory of news, articles, and factsheets. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/meningitis.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Meningitis URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/meningitis.html Also called: Spinal meningitis Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis, which you get when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but can be deadly. It usually starts with bacteria that cause a cold-like infection. It can block blood vessels in the brain and lead to stroke and brain damage. It can also harm other organs. Anyone can get meningitis, but it is more common in people whose bodies have trouble fighting infections. Meningitis can progress rapidly. You should seek medical care quickly if you have A sudden fever A severe headache A stiff neck Early treatment can help prevent serious problems, including death. Vaccines can prevent some of the bacterial infections that cause meningitis. Parents of adolescents and students living in college dorms should talk to a doctor about the vaccination.

19. Viral Meningitis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Viral meningitis refers to meningitis caused by a viral infection It is sometimes referred to as aseptic meningitis in contrast to meningitis caused by bacteria. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viral_meningitis

Viral meningitis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Viral meningitis Classification and external resources eMedicine article/1168529 MeSH Viral meningitis refers to meningitis caused by a viral infection It is sometimes referred to as " aseptic meningitis" in contrast to meningitis caused by bacteria An example is lymphocytic choriomeningitis Viral meningitis is most commonly caused by enteroviruses Causative organisms include: Herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2 (also cause cold sores or genital herpes) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV; causes AIDS Enteroviruses Varicella zoster (VZV; also causes chickenpox Epstein-Barr virus (EBV; also causes infectious mononucleosis /"mono") Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) Poliovirus Coxsackie A virus (also causes Hand foot and mouth disease St. Louis Encephalitis virus West Nile virus Mumps ... edit Treatment HSV varicella and CMV have a specific antiviral therapy; most other viruses do not. For HSV the treatment of choice is acyclovir edit References "Viral Meningitis: Overview - eMedicine Neurology" http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1168529-overview

20. Meningitis Warning As Clocks Go Back Read about meningitis symptoms, prevention, and treatment in the meningitis section of the About.com Symptom Checker. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/206052.php

@import "/css/pagelayout.css"; @import "/css/default.css"; @import "/css/defaultnews.css"; Health News Videos Article Opinions Forum ... Contact News Archive [ link Web Wikipedia Medical Dictionary [ link Follow us on: Personalization login register Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News Useful Links Video Library Meningitis Warning As Clocks Go Back Retweet Main Category: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 29 Oct 2010 - 0:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly opinions Current Article Ratings: Patient / Public: 5 (2 votes) Healthcare Prof: 1.67 (3 votes) Article Opinions: 1 posts With the cold weather set to stay, national charity, the Meningitis Trust, is warning people to stay vigilant to the signs and symptoms of meningitis as cases of the deadly bacterial form of the disease peak during the winter. The risk of meningitis increases during the colder months as people spend more time indoors, closer to others; meaning germs are spread more easily. And fighting common infections like colds and flu weakens people's immune systems, leaving them more vulnerable to the disease.

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