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17 Οκτ 2024 · Several strains of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis. The most common are: Streptococcus pneumoniae. This germ is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in infants, young children and adults in the United States. It more often causes pneumonia or ear or sinus infections. A vaccine can help prevent this infection. Neisseria ...
31 Ιαν 2023 · Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening inflammation of the meninges, which most commonly affects young children (<2 years of age) because of impaired immunity. It is a notifiable disease in the UK.
What are the symptoms of bacterial meningitis? Bacterial meningitis symptoms typically come on suddenly, often within 24 hours of exposure. Symptoms may include: Fever. Headache. Inability to lower your chin to your chest due to a stiff neck. Flu-like symptoms. Nausea and vomiting. Photophobia (sensitivity to light). Confusion (altered mental ...
One study (Borchsenius 1991) reported the following signs and symptoms of bacterial meningitis in an undefined age range: reduced general condition; cyanosis; petechiae (≤4 mm); ecchymoses (>4 mm); neck stiffness; reduced consciousness; cold extremities; and body pain.
Bacterial meningitis: high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, drowsiness, confusion. A rash, nausea, vomiting, and sore throat can also occur. Effects: Viral meningitis: temporary, flu-like symptoms, headache, and stiff neck.
The symptoms may start several days after your child has had a cold and runny nose, or diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. Symptoms may appear suddenly. Or they may develop over several days. In babies, symptoms may include: Irritability. Fever. Sleeping more than usual. Poor feeding.
24 Μαΐ 2023 · Bacterial meningitis is a life threatening inflammation of the meninges, which most commonly affects children under 2 (especially those under 3 months). It is a notifiable disease in the UK.
