Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder affecting all ages. Epileptic seizures occur as a brain insult that results in one of three forms. Seizures can be systemic, toxic or metabolic. Epilepsy has been defined as brain disorder characterized by enduring predisposition to generate seizures, by the neurobiological, cognitive, psychological and social consequences of the condition. An epileptic seizure is defined as a transient event of signs and symptoms due to abnormal excessive neuronal activity. Epileptic conditions are multifactorial disorders. The first factor is called predisposition, otherwise known as threshold. A functioning brain is capable of having a seizure; however, seizures are triggered more easily in certain people rather …show more content…
Acute bacterial meningitis is a bacterium that reaches the subarachnoid space as it travels through the bloodstream or through the sinuses or ears. The infection is usually within the subarachnoid space, but toxins from bacteria or white blood cells known as leukocytes can result in edema as well as even further damage to blood vessels. Symptoms show up usually as a headache or a fever. Pressure from inside the head is increased by the inflammatory process, and high levels of discomfort present themselves.
However, very early in the diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis there are very few cells called lymphocytes. Getting proper treatment is crucial. From the age of two, almost every case of meningitis is caused by hemophilic influenza, meningococci, or pneumococci. There are vaccines to protect against it, although other organisms, such as Listeria or Streptococcus that can also cause meningitis in otherwise healthy individuals are risk factors as …show more content…
While meningitis is primarily an infection of the meninges, an infection by a virus is the most common cause of encephalitis. Encephalitic caused by alteration of normal immune function in the context of a previous viral infection or following vaccination is also common. Infectious encephalitis may be very difficult to distinguish from another form of encephalitis associated with other metabolic causes. Immunizations can be the best prevention method in protecting against meningitis. In effort to preventing these illnesses, try not to share food, utensils, glasses, and other objects with a person who may be exposed to or have the infection. You can never wash your hands often enough with soap and warm water. Effective vaccines are available to prevent infections and viruses with strains of bacteria. People who live around those who have been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis might take antibiotics as a preventive measure. To lessen the risk of being bitten by an infected mosquito or other insect, people should limit outdoor activities at night, and wear protective spray or