Meningitis

(very little or no peptidoglycan in the cell wall), diplococcus bacterium with a polysac-charide capsule. N. meningitidis is the cause of meningococcal meningitis infections that have a low prevalence and high mortality in children and young adults through an epidemic or sporadic meningitis and septicemia (blood poisoning). The bacterial form of meningitis is a severe infection of the thin lining that surrounds the brain and spinal…

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…

multiple myeloma and chronic renal failure patients. Such individuals may be at risk of developing invasive Hib disease if exposed to the pathogen.” (Nix, 2012, p 769-770) Two of the major conditions that are caused by Hib are bacterial meningitis and epiglottitis. Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Epiglottitis is the inflammation of the flap at the back of the tongue that prevents food from entering the trachea. Both conditions…

aches and pains. Bacteremia without an unknown site of infection is a fairly common medical condition of pneumococcal infection in children of two years old or younger. The bacteremia can develop into secondary complications, such as arthritis, meningitis, and/or endocarditis may occur. Otitis Media is the inflammation of the middle ear and is very common in children which are caused by pneumococci. Symptoms include pain in the ear, loss of hearing, the rise in body temperature, nausea, and…

Stool Holding (Encopresis)- Overview- The encopresis occurs when the child resists the bowel movements, resulting in a compact collection of stool in the colon and rectum. This generally causes then loose stools in places unsuitable. Encopresis usually occurs after the age of 4, when the child has already learned to use the toilet. In most cases, encopresis is a symptom of chronic constipation. Less frequently, it may be the result of developmental problems or emotional. The encopresis can be…

There are few things I remember. I was painting, felt dizzy, the next thing I remember is talking to the paramedic as I was lying on the floor. I remember being in the hospital, but not going to the hospital. I remember talking to my friends in the hospital, then I remember talking to the doctors, them telling me I had had three seizures in the past two days. Three weeks later, I remember waking up on a Wednesday with a killer headache. The worst headache I had ever had, but I don’t remember how…

The common symptoms of bacterial meningitis are fever, vomiting, severe and persistent headache, stiff and painful neck, confusion, unconsciousness, and seizures. One of apparent signs is that people who has infected are inability to lower their chin to chest due to stiffness in the neck. Symptoms can be varied depends on age as well. In infant or young children, they experience fever, cold, unusual cry, rapid breathing, or grunting, refusing food, and vomiting. In adults, besides those symptoms…

Over the last decade, monumental advances in the medical field have taken place, resulting in prompt recognition and management of many diseases. Despite this, meningococcal disease remains one of the leading causes of death in children and young people worldwide (Dowson, 2014). With its rapid onset and serious nature, meningococcal septicaemia affects up to 0.95% of the western world’s population each year making it essential for health professionals to understand the pathophysiology,…

performing the series of test I was able to come to the conclusion that my unknown is Listeria Monocytogenes. This microorganism causes listeriosis when someone ingests contaminated foods, symptoms starts with diarrhea and can progress to septicemia and meningitis mostly in high risk in pregnant women,…

Gram + Cocci To identify the Gram + cocci I first performed a catalyst test which produced oxygen bubbles and indicated a positive catalase result. The next test I preformed was a mannitol salt test using a mannitol-salt agar plate and the results showed positive fermentation turning the plate yellow and also positive growth. This led me to conclusion that my unknown Gram + cocci was Staphylococcus aureus. Gram – Rod To identify the unknown Gram – rod I first performed a H2S production test…