Viral meningitis

Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, most often caused by viral infection, while bacterial and fungal infections are also possible causes. The first major recorded outbreak of Meningitis was in Geneva, in 1805. Meningitis can affect anyone, regardless of age, race or ethnicity, but the groups that are most susceptible to infection are infants between the ages of 6 and 18 months of age, children under the age of 5 years old, young adults, elderly people and anyone with an illness or disorder that lower the body's innate ability to fight off diseases and pathogens. There are more than one type of Meningitis and they have different causes but they all spread through airborne respiratory droplets, such as, coughing and…

Frameworks in Practice Ethical dilemmas are the circumstances, where there will be a conflict between moral imperatives, principles and values. Nurses face ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. Many factors are involved in the ethical behavior. Every person may have a different perspective about the ethical behavior. While doing the patient care nurses are required to make ethical decisions. Step 1: Identify the problem. Ask: The main ethical dilemma we face here is that there is a decision…

Bacterial Meningitis Meningitis is an infection that affects meninges, membrane coverings of the brain and spinal cord. Due to Bacterial meningitis’ close proximity to the brain and spinal cord it is potentially life threatening. If not treated promptly it may lead to life-long complications such as deafness, epilepsy, hydrocephalus and cognitive deficits. Bacterial meningitis is contagious and prolonged close contact can spread the bacteria that cause meningitis. The bacteria can spread from…

8-15% of meningococcal meningitis (meningitis caused by N. menigitidis) are fatal Even when the disease is diagnosed early and adequate treatment is started, 8% to 15% of patients die, often within 24 to 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. If untreated, meningococcal meningitis is fatal in 50% of cases and may result in brain damage, hearing loss or disability in 10% to 20% of survivors. How many people a year on average die from meningitis in America? The national meningitis association…

My Learning Resource Project is on Meningitis. In this project, you will learn the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosing, treating and prognosis of Meningitis with a brief history. The first reports of Meningitis originated in Geneva in 1805. By 1887 Scientists identified the cause as Neisseria meningitides. What is Meningitis? Meningitis is the inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. When the meninges, the protective membrane around the brain and spinal cord, become infected is…

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…

Meningitis is a disease caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. The inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can result from a variety of sources, such as bacteria, viruses, fungus, or parasites; it can also be caused by a physical injury. Treatment for meningitis differs depending on the cause and the severity. So it is imperative to know the cause…

bases of my findings of meningitis and how it affects the body, how it is diagnosed, treated and how it can be prevented. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, which is detrimental to the central nervous system, as such creates an imbalance in homeostasis. Since the brain is the control center of the body, if a problem develops it ultimately affects other parts of the body having the ability to function properly. It is vital to get diagnosed quickly, without proper education meningitis can…

Meningitis is a bacteria or infection that causes the meninges to swell. Meninges are three membranes that are call; the Dura mater, Arachnoid, and Pia mater. These membrane layers are to protect and cover the brain and spinal cord. The meningitis infection or bacteria would seek through the bloodstream to the brain causing inflammation. Meningitis can also occur by ear infection and sinus infection. Meningitis can affect in all different types of ages, but can most commonly affect one certain…

Ashley Spahn Professor Lyon Hough BMS 307 September 7, 2017 Unit 1 Case Study Having read the case and knowing the symptoms, I would claim that the patient has Spinal Meningitis. Meningitis is a rare infection of the arachnoid and pia mater membranes that cover the spinal cord (Meningitis). This infection can be bacterial or viral transmitted by direct spread and can progress within a few hours or days. Common symptoms include: severe headaches, high fever, stiff neck, fatigue, muscle aches,…