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Meningococcal Meningitis, which can be vaccinated against, lasts from 2 to 10 (commonly 3 to 4) days, symptoms include Headache, nausea, stiff neck, fever. Minimum exclusion from others is until physician permits return.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe most common symptoms of meningitis are a terrible headache, possibly followed by stiffness in the neck. A rash on the legs and body may also be present.
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What would a soar throat stiff neck and rash be?
If you or someone you know are sick you should see a doctor. With that said, they are all symptoms of meningitis.
How many people each year are killed by meningitis?
About 2600 people in the US are diagnosed with meningitis. About 10-15% of those people die.
How does meningitis affect you?
According to the Meningitis Research Foundation and the UK National Health Service, meningitis is a viral or bacterial infection which causes inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord (meninges). Septicaemia is the blood poisoning form of the disease and is the more life threatening form. Both meningitis and septicaemia can ultimately cause nerve and brain damage and may be fatal.Symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.Symptoms of meningitis:Fever/vomitingSevere headacheStiff neck (Less common in young children)Dislike of bright lights (Less common in young children)Very sleepy / vacant / difficult to wakeConfused / deliriousRash (anywhere on the body - Not present in all cases)SeizuresThose highlighted in bold indicate serious symptoms. If these symptoms occur, especially when combined with the earlier symptoms an ambulance should be called immediately.Symptoms of septicaemia: Fever/vomitingLimb / joint / muscle painCold hands and feet / shiveringPale or mottled skinBreathing fast / breathlessRash (anywhere on the body)Very sleepy / vacant / difficult to wakeConfused / deliriousThe italicised symptoms are described as red flag symptoms in that they often appear earlier than meningitis symptoms like neck stiffness and dislike of light, and before the more serious symptoms. As such they may give an early warning of a potential meningitis or septicaemia infection.If these symptoms occur then it may be reasonable to suspect meningitis or septicaemia and medical help should be sought.Complications due to meningitis and septicaemia.There are a number of potential complications of meningitis infection with the likely hood of experiencing complications dependent on the severity of the infection.Possible complications of meningitis include:loss of hearing (partial or total),problems with memory and concentration,problems with coordination and balance,learning difficulties (this may be temporary or permanent),epilepsy,cerebral palsy (weakness, paralysis or spasms of part of body),speech problems, andloss of vision (partial or total).Possible complications of septicaemia include:Memory loss / difficulty retaining information/lack of concentrationClumsiness / co-ordination problemsArthritis / stiffness in jointsScarring / skin damageAmputations - for example, fingers, toes, arms or legsKidney damageLung damageThe NHS website has a list of symptoms of meningitis infection, and states that the symptoms usually begin abruptly and rapidly worsen. If meningitis infection is suspected then an ambulance should be summoned immediately as meningitis and septicaemia can kill in hours.Please see related links.
What are the symptoms of choking?
no breathing, huffing and puffing no offence but you should know
Who are celebrities with meningitis?
I know Brad Pitt Does... not sure of others.
Can you get meningitis from someone?
yes you can if your body is unable to fight the infection...bacterial or virusi know someone who has, Frederick John Morganti, we miss you.
Where was meningitis discover?
The earliest description of meningitis I know of is by ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. Although I'm sure someone had discovered it earlier, they just didn't record it.
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He had it himself and he saw other people getting inflicted with it
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know that symptoms are less noticeable than you think
