Quanti ceppi ci sono di meningite?
Quanti ceppi ci sono di meningite?
3. Quali sono le più comuni meningiti batteriche? Esistono tre tipologie di meningite generate da batteri, ossia la meningite da emofilo di tipo B o Hib (Haemophilus influenzae), la meningite da pneumococco (Streptococcus pneumoniae) e la meningite meningococcica (Neisseria meningitidis).
What is the pathophysiology of meningitis?
- Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected.
What are the treatment options for bacterial meningitis?
- It is important to know the specific cause of meningitis so the doctors know how to treat it. Doctors treat bacterial meningitis with a number of antibiotics. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible. Vaccines are the most effective way to protect against certain types of bacterial meningitis.
What is meningitis and how serious is it?
- Meningitis is a rare infection that affects the delicate membranes -- called meninges -- that cover the brain and spinal cord. You or your children can catch it. It's an extremely serious illness.
What are the signs and symptoms of acute meningitis?
- If none of the three signs are present, acute meningitis is extremely unlikely. Other signs commonly associated with meningitis include photophobia (intolerance to bright light) and phonophobia (intolerance to loud noises). Small children often do not exhibit the aforementioned symptoms, and may only be irritable and look unwell.
