The Manifestations of Bacterial and Viral Meningitis
Meningitis is a highly contagious disease that can be transmitted from person to person. This usually infects the meninges or tissues surrounding the cerebrospinal cord and the brain. Meningitis can also infect the cerebrospinal fluid which cushions and gives lubrication to the delicate spinal cord. Meningitis can be classified into Bacterial and Viral Meningitis. As the terms imply, Bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria and virus for Viral Meningitis. Adults have higher risks of Bacterial meningitis and babies are more prone to the viral type. Meningitis symptoms and conditions usually appear suddenly or over time. Symptoms of bacterial meningitis arise abruptly while viral meningitis symptoms emerge over days or weeks. Meningitis Symptoms And Conditions of both bacterial and viral causes include the following:
Meningitis Symptoms And Conditions
1. Fevers and Chills
2. Extreme and usually unbearable headaches
3. Vomiting
4. Seizures
5. Stiffed neck
6. State of confusions and lack of concentration
7. Skin infections
8. Eye sores
9. Muscle pains
10. Vertigo
Meningitis symptoms and conditions can be prevented through completion of series of immunizations. There are many types of vaccines according to meningitis causes. Vaccines on measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, Haemophilus influenza, and meningococcemia are the most common conditions that could be prevented through immunization. You can also take necessary preventive measures in order to at least prevent the onset of Meningitis. Avoid close contact with people with meningitis and be particular with sanitation. Avoid areas which are filled with insects which are possible carriers of the disease. Consult your doctor about intakes of antibiotics if possible.
