bacterial meningitis

     

Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain an spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, most prominently bacteria, viruses and other infectious agents, but also physical injury, cancer, or certain drugs. While some forms of meningitis are mild and resolve on their own, meningitis is a potentially serious condition due to the proximity of the inflammation to the brain and spinal cord. The potential for serious neurological damage or even death necessitates prompt medical attention and evaluation. Infectious meningitis, the most common form, is typically treated with antibiotics and requires close observation. Some forms of meningitis (such as those associated with meningococcus, mumps virus or pneumococcus infections) may be prevented with immunization.

Tweets about bacterial meningitis

  • Listening to NPR's @TEDTalks makes me paranoid: will an asteroid hit the Earth? do I have bacterial meningitis? IS ANYTHING REAL!?
  • RT @NMAtweets: Bacterial meningitis requires immediate treatment. Symptoms can look like those of the flu & may come on suddenly and/or sev…
  • Please pray for my sister to get well. She is quite sick In the hospital w/bacterial meningitis. Two surgeries haven't helped. #please-pray
  • acute bacterial meningitis!
  • Most bacterial meningitis is curable. Insane some people are anti vaccine.
  • @AGooosey Do you have it?!?!? It's less serious than bacterial meningitis
  • RT @chefjoef: A good friend just told me that a 2yr old in her family is in the ICU with a serious case of bacterial meningitis. #PrayForKa…
  • A good friend just told me that a 2yr old in her family is in the ICU with a serious case of bacterial meningitis. #PrayForKatie
  • Didn't know getting a bacterial meningitis shot entailed getting a full check up as well
  • Please stop saying you have bacterial meningitis.-Judy
  • RT @NMAtweets: Do you know the symptoms of bacterial meningitis? Fever, headache, stiff neck, rash, & more:
  • Do you know the symptoms of bacterial meningitis? Fever, headache, stiff neck, rash, & more: