PPT-Tuberculous meningitis Presentation by Dr Sana Sajjad

PGR M3 Introduction to TBM Causative organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis Acid Fast Bacilli Route of spread Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli enters the host by droplet inhalation after which the localized infection escalates within the lungs and disseminates into regional lymph nodes. & Headaches. What is meningitis?. Swelling (-. itis. ) of the lining surrounding the brain & spinal cord (meninges). Life-threatening. condition. ~135,000 deaths each year (globally). Usually affects kids . 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 . What is Meningitis?. Infection of the Meninges (membranes around the brain and spinal . cord). It . can be caused by bacteria, fungi or a . virus. Bacterial Meningitis is the most common, accounting for nearly “80% of all cases are acute bacterial meningitis. 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. Introduction . Thank you for your interest in learning more about meningitis and septicaemia and gaining our Meningitis Aware Recognition Mark.. A baby or young child cannot tell you what is wrong with them, so it is down to us as adults to protect and look after them.. SANA FAME Scholarships A Merit Based Financial Assistance for Sindhi Students SANA FAME FUND – History In 1998 Sindhi Association of North America (SANA) established an educational fund to tribute Dr. Feroz Ahmed. Does this adult patient have acute meningitis? Dr Nicola Cooper Consultant Physician & Honorary Clinical Associate Professor Scenario A 30-year-old woman was admitted to the Acute Medical Unit with a 48-hour history of gradual onset severe headache and fever of 38.5 Customer Service Ticketing System Online tool sphere.sana - commerce.com Service Consultant Assigned upon Go Live Available during business hours Hosting Support 24/7 +31 10 243 6050 hosting@sana - How to make your out-of-the-box webshop burst with valuable product information Per�on & Sana Commerce make your out-of-the-box webshop burst with valuable product information Webshops w Laura Smythson. Deputy Director of Wellbeing. Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes . that . surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges).. What is meningitis?. Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. . 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”. Content. : Katharina M. . Busl. , MD, MS; Ricardo A. Hernandez, MD; William J. Meurer, MD, MS; Sarah Peacock, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC; Sandra D.W. Buttram, MD. Slides. : Chris Robinson, DO.  .  .  .  . Case #4Bacterial meningitis is a lifethreatening infection of the linings or meninges of the brain and spinal cord. Survivors may experience hearing loss or deafness, brain damage, seizures, and/or th