2007-08-02 16:51:59 · 4 answers · asked by robert s 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
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men·in·gi·tis –noun Pathology.
inflammation of the meninges, esp. of the pia mater and arachnoid, caused by a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by high fever, severe headache, and stiff neck or back muscles.
2007-08-02 17:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did u mean meningitis, if so heres ur answer......
Meningitis is an infection of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord.
The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older adults and people who have long-term health problems, such as a weakened immune system.
There are two main kinds of meningitis:
Viral meningitis is fairly common. It usually does not cause serious illness. In severe cases, it can cause prolonged fever and seizures.
Bacterial meningitis is not as common but is very serious. It needs to be treated right away to prevent brain damage and death.
The two kinds of meningitis share the same symptoms. It’s very important to see a doctor if you have symptoms, so that he or she can find out which type you have.
u can get more info at.....http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Meningitis-Topic-Overview
2007-08-02 17:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meningitis, maybe?
It is an inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes covering the brain. It is fairly easily treated now, whcih was not always so. It killed one of my mother's sisters in the early 1940's.
2007-08-02 17:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by Tom K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. ... bacteria or viruses that can cause meningitis are fairly common.
2007-08-06 14:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by soupkitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋