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· The risk of meningitis can be mitigated by following these simple steps: Washing hands often Coughing or sneezing into the elbow Avoiding sharing toothbrush, utensils, or lipstick Avoiding sharing foods or drinks Staying healthy Eating well-cooked food Taking vaccinations to prevent meningitis
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· Bacterial meningitis requires immediate hospitalization. Early diagnosis and treatment will prevent brain damage and death. Bacterial meningitis is treated with intravenous antibiotics and steroids.
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· Fungal meningitis is treated with long courses of high-dose intravenous (IV) antifungal drugs. These medicines are often part of the azole class of antifungal drugs, such as Diflucan (fluconazole),...
What is the main cause of meningitis?
Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis, followed by bacterial infections and, rarely, fungal and parasitic infections.
What is the best antibiotic for meningitis?
In most cases of bacterial meningitis a broad spectrum cephalosporin (cefotaxime or ceftriaxone) is the most appropriate empirical choice in children over 3 months old. These cover Neisseria meningitides, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae, and penetrate CSF well.
How long does meningitis last?
How long does meningitis last? Viral meningitis lasts about 7-10 days with symptoms receding gradually. Bacterial meningitis is usually cured by antibiotics. The time to cure varies with each individual and corresponds with the decrease of symptoms.
What are the chances of surviving meningitis?
Even with appropriate treatment, the death rate from bacterial meningitis is about 15-20%, with a higher death rate associated with increasing age.
What are 3 treatments of meningitis?
Acute bacterial meningitis must be treated immediately with intravenous antibiotics and sometimes corticosteroids. This helps to ensure recovery and reduce the risk of complications, such as brain swelling and seizures. The antibiotic or combination of antibiotics depends on the type of bacteria causing the infection.
Can Oral antibiotics treat meningitis?
Antibiotics cannot kill viruses, so they're ineffective for treating viral meningitis, a less serious form of meningitis. People with viral meningitis usually get better with rest and fluids.
Can a person recover from meningitis?
Bacterial meningitis is serious. Some people with the infection die and death can occur in as little as a few hours. However, most people recover from bacterial meningitis. Those who do recover can have permanent disabilities, such as brain damage, hearing loss, and learning disabilities.
How do adults get meningitis?
Meningitis can affect people of any age, including adults. The three main causes of meningitis are viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. Adults with weakened immune systems are most at risk of serious meningitis complications, especially if they develop a bacterial infection of the meninges.
What are the 3 types of meningitis?
There are a few different types of meningitis, including viral, bacterial, and fungal meningitis.
What happens to the body when you have meningitis?
Meningitis is an infection of the membranes (meninges) that protect the spinal cord and brain. When the membranes become infected, they swell and press on the spinal cord or brain. This can cause life-threatening problems. Meningitis symptoms strike suddenly and worsen quickly.
Who is generally at highest risk for meningitis Why?
Infants, teens and young adults, and older adults have the highest rates of meningococcal disease in the United States.
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