Bacterial+meningitis

Tony Trujillo & Logan Stutte
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Bacterial Meningitis:
Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord areas. Meningitis is usually a virus or bacterial infections. Whether meningitis is caused by a virus or bacterium is important because it can judge the severity of illness, and which treatment differs depends on the cause.

Symptoms:
headache, sensitivity to light, neck stiffness, fever is often present, nausea, vomiting, discimfort looking into bright lights, and confusion. Leaves a purple or red rash on the skin.

If Left Untreasted:
Has a high death rate in untreated. Can cause brain damage, hearing loss, learning disabilities, or paralysis.

Most Commly Found:
The virius was discoverd in Genvea, Switzerland. It does not occur in any certain situation, because it is a bacterial disease.

Cures:
Hib vaccine is now given to children. Patient is given a spinal tap, in which a needle is inserted into the lower back where fluid in the spinal canal can be collected. It's improtant for the doctor to identify what type of bacteria is it so they can give the patient the right antibiotics. .

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