my step sister has this and her doctor told us that we all have to go to the doctor to get tested for it...
2006-12-16 15:15:01 · 9 answers · asked by isabel 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Meningitis is an infection of the tissues (meninges) and sometimes the fluid (cerebral spinal fluid, or CSF) that surround the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis results in swelling of the brain tissue and in some cases the spinal tissue (spinal meningitis). When brain tissue swells, less blood and oxygen reach brain cells. If not treated, this can cause brain damage in some cases.
The infection occurs most often in infants, young adults between the ages of 15 and 24, older adults, and people who have a long-standing health condition, such as a weakened immune system.
Meningitis can range from mild to life-threatening. The severity usually depends on the organism causing the infection and a person's age and overall health.
2006-12-16 15:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by cadegoat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you got the shot prior to having meningitis, you might catch a less dangerous type of the meningitis strand. But if you are experiencing meningitis symptoms, I would talk to your doctor as soon as possible.
2016-03-28 21:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
meningitis is an inflammation of the fibrous sack(or meninges) that holds the brain. This can be either bacterial or viral and both are very dangerous, although bacterial infections here can be treated quite readily with some of the newer super antibiotics that are currently for use in hospitals only.
2006-12-16 15:26:23 · answer #3 · answered by xraygil1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges or lining of the spine or brain caused by either a virus or bacteria. It is highly contagious and anyone who has been in close contact with your sister needs to be tested.
2006-12-16 15:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by Country girl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Meningitis is an infection usually bacterial in origin,although there are viral strain of Meningitis. It causes swelling of the covering of the brain and spinal cord(the Meninges).It is very serious and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
2006-12-16 15:25:39 · answer #5 · answered by david b 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges this is a membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord that is caused by bacteria or virus.
2006-12-16 15:26:45 · answer #6 · answered by Gary S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the inflammation ofthe meninges or the nerve endings.
2006-12-17 11:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by blu_wizard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brain fever.
2006-12-16 15:27:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/meningitis.html
2006-12-16 15:29:23 · answer #9 · answered by thegreenmooseofdoom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋