“The brain is important in the human body because it allows a person to think, feel and store memories, and it controls and coordinates the body’s actions and reactions,” states the Atlanta Brain and Spine Care. Because of the great importance of the brain, our body has many different parts and way of working to protect it against any harm or damage. The protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord are called the meninges. The meninges consist of three layers, the dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater, which all provide protection against bacteria and other threats. If an infection occurs in the cerebrospinal fluids surrounding these membranes, the meninges suffer from inflammation.
This swelling of the meninges can range …show more content…
There are other ways to help prevent the spread of this disease such as washing your hands, avoiding close contact with those who are sick, covering your cough or sneeze, keeping clean and staying home when sick. Since there are some vaccines that protect against measles, mumps and influenza which can cause viral meningitis, it is important to keep updated on these vaccines to prevent the spreading of these diseases.
Bacterial meningitis is less common than viral and can be extremely serious and even deadly. Although most people with this strain of meningitis recover, serious complications such as brain damage, strokes, hearing loss and learning disabilities may come as result from the infection. Those infected usually become sick within hours and death can occur within this time. Early treatment can prevent serious problems and even death. However, it is good to know that bacterial meningitis is fairly rare and …show more content…
The heavy and sudden onset of headache, fever and stiff neck are some of the earliest signs. Other symptoms include, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion. When it comes to babies, it can be quite scary. This is because the normal symptoms will not appear or can be more difficult to notice. Doctors can look for a bulging soft spot on the infants head. Symptoms of bacterial meningitis can occur in as little as a few hours. Typically they occur within three to seven days after exposure to the disease and appear quickly. When left untreated, the later symptoms can become much more serious, such as having seizures and comas. While it may be difficult to detect this disease, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to prevent serious complications.
When someone is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, there are a number of antibiotics that can be used for treatment. Certain antibiotics may also be given to those in close proximity of the one infected, such as the family. One of the most effective ways to prevent this disease is to take the recommended vaccines. There are vaccines for the three most common types of bacteria that can cause meningitis. The vaccine is not 100% effective at protecting from these bacteria, but it will greatly decrease the chances of becoming infected and
This swelling of the meninges can range …show more content…
There are other ways to help prevent the spread of this disease such as washing your hands, avoiding close contact with those who are sick, covering your cough or sneeze, keeping clean and staying home when sick. Since there are some vaccines that protect against measles, mumps and influenza which can cause viral meningitis, it is important to keep updated on these vaccines to prevent the spreading of these diseases.
Bacterial meningitis is less common than viral and can be extremely serious and even deadly. Although most people with this strain of meningitis recover, serious complications such as brain damage, strokes, hearing loss and learning disabilities may come as result from the infection. Those infected usually become sick within hours and death can occur within this time. Early treatment can prevent serious problems and even death. However, it is good to know that bacterial meningitis is fairly rare and …show more content…
The heavy and sudden onset of headache, fever and stiff neck are some of the earliest signs. Other symptoms include, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion. When it comes to babies, it can be quite scary. This is because the normal symptoms will not appear or can be more difficult to notice. Doctors can look for a bulging soft spot on the infants head. Symptoms of bacterial meningitis can occur in as little as a few hours. Typically they occur within three to seven days after exposure to the disease and appear quickly. When left untreated, the later symptoms can become much more serious, such as having seizures and comas. While it may be difficult to detect this disease, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to prevent serious complications.
When someone is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, there are a number of antibiotics that can be used for treatment. Certain antibiotics may also be given to those in close proximity of the one infected, such as the family. One of the most effective ways to prevent this disease is to take the recommended vaccines. There are vaccines for the three most common types of bacteria that can cause meningitis. The vaccine is not 100% effective at protecting from these bacteria, but it will greatly decrease the chances of becoming infected and