PPT-Meningitis inflammation of the meninges

Inflammation of the brain cortex is called encephalitis Meningismus refers to meningeal irritation not due to CNS infection Meningitis overview AETIOLOGY Neonatal period. An Overview for Parents, Teachers, Students and Communities. 2013. Meningococcal Disease Fast Facts. Meningococcal disease is the result of a rare, but serious bacterial infection. It can occur as meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord), bacteremia (blood infection), or pneumonia. Learning objectives . Gain organised knowledge in the subject area of meningitis. Be able to correctly interpret clinical findings in patients with suspected meningitis. Know and apply the relevant evidence and/or guidelines . concern. Protocols, vaccines, signs and symptoms, and . beyond. Susette Worgan-Brown. Information & Projects Co-. ordinator. Who we are. UK charity based in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK merged in 2013. TCCC. January 27, 2015. question. Is the following statement true or false?. Meningitis is an inflammation of the pia mater, the arachnoid, and the cerebrospinal fluid–filled subarachnoid space. answer. concern. Protocols, vaccines, signs and symptoms, and . beyond. Susette Worgan-Brown. Information & Projects Co-. ordinator. Who we are. UK charity based in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK merged in 2013. Caused by bacteria, Viruses , fungus, parasites, cancer and certain drugs. An empyema occurring in the brain as an result of meningitis.. Age Group. Causes. Newborns. Group B . Streptococcus, Escherichia coli. rubor. (redness), . calor. (heat), tumor (swelling), dolor (pain), and loss of function. Seen here is skin with . erythema. , compared to the more normal skin at the far right.. The arm at the bottom is swollen (edematous) and reddened (. Ammari. & Bayan Khawaldeh .. Meningitis. Definition: . It is an inflammation of meninges.. The meninges. are the three membranes that cover the CNS (brain and spinal cord).. Septic Meningitis “Bacterial Meningitis”. Inflammation is a set of symptoms that include pain, swelling, heat, and redness of an affected organ or tissue. It is the natural way the body’s immune system responds to injury, infection or attack. Dr. . Shakir. H. Mohammed . Al_Alwany. LEC 2,3,4. Hyperplasia & Physiologic . Hyperplasia. HYPERPLASIA . Increase . in the number of cells . results in increase in size of the . organ. /ISSN: 2160-4150/AJSC1205003 Review Article Meninges: from protective membrane to stem cell niche , Guido Fumagalli, Valeria Berton, Mauro Krampera, Francesco Bifari 93 Symptoms can include: • Fever • Headache • • Sensitivity to light • Nausea • Vomiting • Lack of energy Incubation Period Varies depending on the virus that is causin prompt recognition, diagnosis, and management . to prevent death and residual neurologic deficits.. Improperly treated, . CNS infections . are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. . Full-time undergraduate students living in halls of residence:. Ensure you get your second vaccination. The . first vaccination will not protect you from meningitis B – you need to have the second to ensure protection from the disease.