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Medical Conditions - Meningitis

Inflammation of the membranous covering of the brain and spinal cord along with the fluids is termed meningitis, which can be bacterial, viral, fungi, or parasitic in origin. Symptoms include sudden fever, stiff neck, dizziness, seizures, confusion, loss of appetite, headache, photophobia, skin rashes, etc. Vaccines are available to prevent some of their bacterial variants. Treatment involves treating the cause along with specific antimicrobial medications.

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Why does meningitis spread but not infect everyone?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

How do parents tell meningitis from the flu in a child?

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Should a 7-year-old with a fever need ER for meningitis?

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How to come out safely from fits and brain damage?

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What are the causes of infant neutropenia?

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What are the symptoms of pneumococcal disease?

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What is the treatment for pneumococcal disease in a child?

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Will a healthy person develop meningitis after exposure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A healthy person with no complement deficiency disorders like Factor-H deficiency are less likely to develop the infection due to meningococcus (Neisseria meningitidis).

How can my 42-year-old husband manage pneumococcal pneumonia?

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Are there side effects of the Menactra vaccine in children?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Menactra vaccine (Meningococcal vaccine (Group A, C, Y, and W-135)) is given to prevent meningococcal disease.

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Dr. Deepak Patel

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