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Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes (meninges) covering the brain and the spinal cord, usually due to bacterial or viral infections elsewhere in body that has spread into the blood and into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Other causes of meningitis such as fungal, protozoal, or certain non-infectious etiologies are much rarer. Meningitis should be distinguished from the condition encephalitis, the latter of which is the inflammation of the brain itself. Meningitis can affect anyone in any age group, from the newborn to the elderly, although the specific cause may be different. Typical signs and symptoms of meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, photophobia, or vomiting. Although the most common cause of meningitis is viral (which may resolve within a few days without treatment), anyone suspected of having meningitis should be evaluated promptly, because bacterial meningitis can be very serious and immediate treatment is necessary.

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Infectious

Less common and rare causes of viral meningitis includes herpes simplex virus type I, varicella zoster virus, adenovirus, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, influenza virus A or B, parainfluenza virus, mumps, rubella, and West Nile virus.

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The face of viral meningitis. Don't let this be you. http://yfrog.com/4fdgsjj
porkgravy (Brad) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:30:43 -0000
The face of viral meningitis. Don't let this be you. http://yfrog.com/4fdgsjj
llegue de tokologia y ahora a meningitis para ir mañana kon aron...
aLmAgUeR3 (Martín Almaguer) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:35:15 -0000
llegue de tokologia y ahora a meningitis para ir mañana kon aron...
my mom's brain is still fucked from the bacterial meningitis I think
joyofzen (Sultry) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:27:32 -0000
my mom's brain is still fucked from the bacterial meningitis I think
@MountainLaura in the immortal words of #ween : Smile on mighty Jesus, Spinal Meningitis got me down.
digg_dugg (Douglas Whitworth) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:16:41 -0000
@MountainLaura in the immortal words of #ween : Smile on mighty Jesus, Spinal Meningitis got me down.
@Sam_wise They told me I might have meningitis but not to worry, DONT WORRY, YOU MIGHT BE DYING?
ghxststories (Maegan Theroux) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:39:24 -0000
@Sam_wise They told me I might have meningitis but not to worry, DONT WORRY, YOU MIGHT BE DYING?
Healthline seems to think it's not a problem, probably an allergy. I recall that Meningitis often brings a rash so thought I'd better check.
ryanhellyer (Ryan Hellyer) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:03:16 -0000
Healthline seems to think it's not a problem, probably an allergy. I recall that Meningitis often brings a rash so thought I'd better check.

 
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Adhesive Arachnoiditis Sufferers QLD Australia - A.A.S.Q.A focuses on Adhesive Arachnoiditis and is looking to be of help to all who have acquired Arachnoiditis from any medical procedure.

Arachnoiditis Yahoo Group - Discussion group for sufferers of inflammation of the arachnoid mater.
Meta Description: [ Arachnoiditis: Looking for anyone in this area who are suffering with Arachnoiditist. Looking to start a grooup in this area maybe to get toge ]

Bacterial Meningitis Facts - Discuses the various bacteria that cause the disease, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.

David Robarts - A diary the author kept during my wife's hospitalization after contracting meningococcal septicaemia.

DrGreene.com - A Question and Answer discussion about bacterial meningitis explains the causes, treatment, and outcomes, which include loss of hearing, brain damage and even death.

eMedicine Health - Meningitis in Adults - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this potentially life-threatening infection of the meninges—the tough layer of tissue that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord.
Meta Description: [ Meningitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of the meninges-the tough layer of tissue that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. If not treated, meningitis can lead to brain swelling ... ]

eMedicine Health - Meningitis in Children - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Meningitis is a term used to describe an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain or the spinal cord. Meningitis is a potentially life-threatening condition that can rapidly progress ... ]

Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Facts - Includes cause, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.

HealthLink MCW - Read about Meningococcal disease, which refers to two conditions caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitides. Includes transmission, symptoms and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Meningococcal disease refers to two conditions caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitides: meningococcal meningitis, an inflammation of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord, and meningococcemia, an infection of the blood. ]

500 Lubor Cerva - List of publications with several hyperlinked fulltexts and photomicrograph documentation on primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in man in the Czech republic and experiments with Naegleria fowleri - the causative agent.

Luggage Life - Provides travel preparation advice and information relating to meningococcal meningitis.
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Medinfo - Meningitis - Information on the symptoms and signs, what to do and where to go for further information, from Medinfo.co.uk
Meta Description: [ Medinfo's patient information on meningitis, an infection of the covering layers of the brain (meninges). Meningitis can be caused by various sorts of infection, with a virus, with a bacterium, and even with fungi. ]

MedlinePlus: Meningitis - Directory of news, articles, and factsheets.
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Meningitis Angels - Non-profit organisation supporting families affected by bacterial meningitis.

Meningitis Foundation of America - Information about the organization as well as the disease. Includes FAQs, symptoms, treatment, prevention, recovery and support. Also has a mailing list, newsletter and a survey.

Meningitis Research Foundation - Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease.

Meningitis Trust - Information about meningitis and meningococcal disease, what research is taking place and what support is offered to sufferers by this global charity.

Meningitis Vaccine Project - Mission is to eliminate epidemic meningitis as a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa through the development, testing, introduction, and widespread use of conjugate meningococcal vaccines. Features press releases and disease information.
Meta Description: [ Meningitis Vaccine Project: Eliminating epidemic meningitis as a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. ]

Meningococcal Australia, Inc. - Find an Australian charitable organisation, established in February 2003, dedicated solely to fighting Meningococcal Disease through education and research and assisting those people whose lives have been ravaged by this terrible disease.
Meta Description: [ Meningococcal is a potentially life threatening disease. Knowing the symptoms and acting quickly to get medical help, can save lives! ]

Meningococcal Disease - From McKinley Health Center an article about meningitis, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and a discussion about vaccines.
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National Meningitis Association - A nonprofit organization founded by parents to educate parents, students, health professionals and public policy makers about the dangers of meningococcal disease and vaccination efforts.
Meta Description: [ NMA is a nonprofit organization founded by parents of victims to educate families about meningitis, disease symptoms, and prevention approaches to meningococcal meningitis, especially immunization ]

The McKenzie Meningitis Foundation - Promotes education and awareness of a vaccine-preventable disease.
Meta Description: [ The McKenzie Meningitis Foundation promotes awareness of the dangers of meningococcal meningitis and to help high school seniors be vaccinated against the disease. We are a nonprofit corporation for charitable, medical, educational and scientific purposes, in honor of McKenzie Carter Hartwig. ]

The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada - Information about the organization and its mission and events. Includes data about the disease, news and the different types.
Meta Description: [ research foundation striving to raise funds to promote education and research in order to prevent death and disability from meningitis and other infections of the central nervous system. ]

Viral Meningitis Facts - Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.

WHO: Meningococcal Disease - Includes news releases, fact sheets, and articles.

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