Meningitis is an infection that causes swelling of the meninges, the membrane that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord that can be viral, bacterial and even fungal but very rare. It is most commonly a viral infection first followed by bacterial infection. Viral Meningitis is a mild form and can clear up on it's own and is caused by a group of viruses known as enteroviruses. These viruses can be spread through food, water, or contaminated objects. Several strains of bacteria can cause acute…
The proactive treatment for the flu is a flu shot or a nasal spray. This vaccine contains versions of the virus that looks like the real flu infection. Some individuals claim that they were infected with the flu because of the shot or spray but studies show that this is impossible (Family Doctor). The positive effects of these various vaccines listed above and many others are enormous. One…
humans. The other species are sometimes referred to as “non pathogenic Neisseria” yet they still can cause some serious conditions such as endocarditis, meningitis, or pneumonia. In this case study they analyzed a patient with Neisseria sicca endocarditis. The patient was a 41-year-old-male who had been admitted to a hospital for fever and flu-like symptoms. He was a heavy smoker,, and had a known history of bicuspid aortic valve disease. On his arrival to the hospital, his temperature was 38…