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… Condition Basics What is meningitis? Meningitis is inflammation of the lining around … immune system . There are two main kinds of meningitis. They are: Viral meningitis. This is …
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… possibly caused by an infection (such as meningitis ), inflammation, cancer, or bleeding … also a small chance of infection of the CSF (meningitis), bleeding inside the spinal canal, … Cloudy CSF may mean an infection (such as meningitis or a brain abscess ) is present. …
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… and life-threatening infections including meningitis (an infection of the lining that … and life-threatening infections including meningitis and septicemia. For every 100 people … and life-threatening infections such as meningitis, septicemia and pneumonia (an …
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… About one in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis (an infection of the lining of the … and life-threatening infections including meningitis and septicemia (an infection of the … and life-threatening infections such as meningitis, septicemia and pneumonia. Permanent …
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… and life threatening illness, including meningitis and meningococcemia (a severe blood infection). Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and … Even with treatment, 10 percent of meningitis and 30 percent of meningococcemia …
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… of the tissue that covers the brain ( meningitis ). Leakage of the fluid around the … but rare risks can include heavy bleeding, meningitis , and brain injury. But these happen … of the tissue that covers the brain ( meningitis ). Leakage of the fluid around the …
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… of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the … (pneumonia). Permanent complications of meningitis include brain damage and deafness. For every 20 cases of pneumococcal meningitis, up to 5 people will die. …
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… immunizations include: footnote 1 Bacterial meningitis. Chickenpox. Diphtheria, tetanus, … You may want certain shots, like those for meningitis. What vaccines are recommended for … B Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Measles (Rubeola) Meningitis Mumps Organizing Your Medical …
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… brain or brain stem, such as encephalitis or meningitis . Check the eyes, the nerves from … disease, such as encephalitis or meningitis , are present. Abnormal: Tumours in … disease, such as encephalitis or meningitis, are present. Abnormal areas in the …
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… is uncommon and rarely permanent. Bacterial meningitis occurs more often in children with … with all vaccinations. Watch for signs of meningitis. These include high fever, headache, … implant. Related Information Hearing Loss Meningitis Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 …