1. Meningitis Research Foundation Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease. http://www.meningitis.org/

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2. MFA: Meningitis Foundation Of America Information about the organization as well as the disease. Includes FAQs, symptoms, treatment, prevention, recovery and support. Also has a mailing list, newsletter and a survey. http://www.musa.org/

Meningitis Foundation of America home about/staff site map contact Home Search Expand All Collapse All Home Forum ... MFA Brochure Latest Headlines Meningitis Alert Issued (RedNova) Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:46:30 GMT Students given advice on meningitis (Guardian Unlimited) Fri, 23 Sep 2005 10:12:13 GMT Vaccinated boy dies of meningitis (BBC News) Thu, 22 Sep 2005 07:05:55 GMT Viral meningitis (Technique) Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:34:43 GMT Meningitis alert for parents after two girls take ill (EveningTimes Online) Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:14:07 GMT MFA and Riley Children's Foundation work together on Camp Riley scholarships for children who have experienced meningitis. [more] Meningitis Foundation of America "Celebrity Pro's Bowl" (Word document format) FDA Approves of Menactra The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new quadrivalent conjugate vaccine ( Menactra ™) for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, W-135. More info here and here Recommendations and Reports Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease [PDF] Indianapolis Colts Wide Receiver Brandon Stokley Teams up with Meningitis Foundation of America Click here for the press release [PDF] Click here to download the video clip (~18MB in MPG format, zipped)

3. NINDS Forwarding Page Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/encmenin_doc.htm

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4. Meningitis Trust Information about meningitis and meningococcal disease, what research is taking place and what support is offered to sufferers by this global charity. http://www.meningitis-trust.org/

What are you looking for? 24-hour Helpline Numbers Home Site Map Contact Us Last modified: 23/09/2005 Working towards a world that is free from meningitis and where those affected by the disease receive quality care and support for life. Support Services Corporate Partnerships Events Calendar Tell Us Your Story ... Commando Joe Health Professional education from the Meningitis Trust - visit our dedicated website at www.inmedonline.com Emotional and practical support for life, whenever it's needed. Five Valleys Walk, Sunday 25 September. Help give meningitis the boot! Charity merger will improve support services to meningitis sufferers in Wales.

5. Meningitis.ca research foundation striving to raise funds to promote education and research in order to prevent death and disability from meningitis and other infections http://www.meningitis.ca/

Home Contact Us Francais The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada will strive to raise funds to promote education and research in order to prevent death and disability from meningitis. We need your Help. Please Donate Today News Alert: We are appealing to you for donations in support of Journey for Julie 2005 - a National Awareness Campaign and Cross-Canada Peddle-Bike Tour in support of the Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada. Click here to visit the Journey for Julie website. The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada is a grassroots initiative born from a mother´s tragic loss of her son, Michael Longo. Find out more... Make a difference in the fight against Meningitis Phone or Fax - (519) 746-8306 or Toll-free 1-800-643-1303 E-mail - fund@meningitis.ca P.O. Box 28015 R.P.O. Parkdale Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6J8 Charitable Registration # 89751 8429 RR0001

6. Nederlandse Meningitis Stichting meningitis of Nekkramp is een ernstige acute aandoening. De stichting verenigt en informeert ouders van pati«nten. http://www.meningitis-stichting.nl/

7. EMedicine - Staphylococcal Meningitis : Article By Lawrence A Zumo, MD Dr. Lawrence Zumo reports on this form of bacterial meningitis infection often linked to neurosurgery, trauma, and compromised immune system. http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic352.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Neurology Neurological Infections Staphylococcal Meningitis Last Updated: June 7, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: viral meningitis, immunocompromise, bacterial meningitis, cerebrospinal fluid shunt, coma, antistaphylococcal antibiotics AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Lawrence A Zumo, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Institute, JFK Medical Center, Seton Hall University Coauthor(s): Francisco de Assis Aquino Gondim, MD, MSc, PhD , Associate Professor of Neurophysiology, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio; Timothy S Brannan, MD , Director, Department of Neurology, Jersey City Medical Center; Professor, Department of Neurology, Seton Hall School of Graduate Medical Education; Alan Greenberg, MD

8. DBMD - Meningococcal Disease - General Information How is meningitis diagnosed? Can meningitis be treated? How is meningitis diagnosed? Can meningitis be treated? Is meningitis contagious? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. Meningitis Research Foundation : About The Diseases A child in hopsital recovering from meningitis meningitis and septicaemia meningitis is the inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. http://www.meningitis.org/sect5

About the diseases Types Disease Trends Meningococcal ... After effects About the Diseases Meningitis and septicaemia can kill in hours. Meningitis is the inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. Septicaemia is the blood poisoning form of the disease. The two forms of the disease have different symptoms . People who recover from meningitis and septicaemia may be left with a range of after effects that dramatically alter their lives. Meningitis is usually bacterial or viral , and occasionally is due to fungal infections, although almost any microbe can cause it. Viral meningitis can be very unpleasant but it is almost never life threatening and most people quickly make a full recovery. Bacterial meningitis is more serious and can be caused by a range of different bacteria, although most cases in the UK and Ireland are caused by meningococcal bacteria. Meningococcal bacteria can cause meningitis or septicaemia or both. Most people who get the disease have some symptoms of both meningococcal meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia; together these two forms of the disease are known as meningococcal disease Septicaemia is the more life threatening form of the disease and is more dangerous when there are no signs of meningitis.

10. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Respiratory And Enteric Viral ("Aseptic") meningitis. Esta p gina en Espa ol Viral ("Aseptic") meningitis. Esta p gina en Espa ol What is meningitis? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. DBMD - Meningococcal Disease - General Information graphic to jump to top of page. How is meningitis diagnosed? Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. If symptoms occur, the patient should see a http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/meningococcal_g.htm

Meningococcal Disease Frequently Asked Questions What is meningitis? What are the signs and symptoms of meningitis? How is meningitis diagnosed? Can meningitis be treated? ... Are there vaccines against meningitis? What is meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of a person's spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. People sometimes refer to it as spinal meningitis. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or bacterium is important because the severity of illness and the treatment differ. Viral meningitis is generally less severe and resolves without specific treatment, while bacterial meningitis can be quite severe and may result in brain damage, hearing loss, or learning disability. For bacterial meningitis, it is also important to know which type of bacteria is causing the meningitis because antibiotics can prevent some types from spreading and infecting other people. Before the 1990s, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was the leading cause of bacterial meningitis, but new vaccines being given to all children as part of their routine immunizations have reduced the occurrence of invasive disease due to

12. Medinfo: Meningitis Medinfo s patient information on meningitis, an infection of the covering layers of the brain (meninges). meningitis can be caused by various sorts of http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/meningitis.html

Medical information for patients index search health books site map Meningitis Meningitis is an infection of the covering layers of the brain (meninges). Meningitis can be caused by various sorts of infection, with a virus, with a bacterium, and even with fungi. Viral meningitis is usually considered to be benign, and is a fairly common complication of virus infections. There is no specific treatment. The three main causes of bacterial meningitis have been: Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Meningococcus , and Pneumococcus In Britain, the introduction of a Hib vaccination has led to a virtual eradication of Hib meningitis. The other two are left as the major causes of bacterial meningitis. Symptoms The patient usually begins to feel vaguely unwell and may develop headache and a raised temperature ( fever ). There may also be vomiting. Unfortunately many ordinary germs start in this way, and certain other features can help to alert us to the possibility of meningitis. It is important not to be over anxious, but if in doubt it is better to discuss with your doctor. More suspicious symptoms include: neck and back stiffness

13. MedlinePlus Enciclopedia Médica: Meningitis Definici³n, causas, diagn³stico y tratamiento. Incluye art­culos espec­ficos de distintos tipos de bacterias, micobacterias y virus causales. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/article/000680.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Omita y vaya al Contenido Otros temas: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Meningitis Contenido: Definici³n Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo S­ntomas Signos y ex¡menes ... Haemophilus influenzae Definici³n Volver al comienzo Es una infecci³n que causa inflamaci³n de las membranas que cubren el cerebro y la m©dula espinal. La meningitis no bacteriana con frecuencia es denominada "meningitis as©ptica", mientras que la meningitis bacteriana se puede denominar "meningitis purulenta". Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo Volver al comienzo Las causas m¡s comunes de la meningitis son infecciones virales que generalmente se resuelven sin tratamiento. Sin embargo, las infecciones bacterianas de las meninges son enfermedades extremadamente serias y pueden producir la muerte o da±o cerebral aºn si se tratan. Esta enfermedad tambi©n es ocasionada por hongos, irritaciones a causa del uso de sustancias qu­micas o alergias a drogas y tumores. Los tipos de meningitis son, entre otros: Meningitis criptoc³cica Meningitis sifil­tica as©ptica Meningitis por H. influenzae

14. Meningitis Research Foundation meningitis Research Foundation welcomes you to its Website. meningitis and septicaemia are lifethreatening diseases. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. National Meningitis Association NMA is a nonprofit organization founded by parents of victims to educate families about meningitis, disease symptoms, and prevention approaches to http://www.nmaus.org/

Welcome to the National Meningitis Association The National Meningitis Association (NMA) is a nonprofit organization founded by five parents whose children have died or suffered long-term disabilities from meningococcal meningitis. New CDC Meningococcal Immunization Recommendations NEW FDA Approves Improved Meningitis Vaccine - MENACTRA NEW Meningitis and Summer Camp Together Educating About Meningitis (T.E.A.M.) Educational Campaign Featuring Adolescent Meningitis Survivors MOMS on Meningitis - Launch National Awareness Campaign Meet the MOMS Meet the regional MOMS NMA's M.O.M.s coalition featured in February 17, 2004 issue of Family Circle Reprinted with permission of FAMILY CIRCLE magazine. BE AWARE!

16. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention: Respiratory And Enteric Viruses Bran Viral or aseptic meningitis, which is the most common type, Viral ( aseptic ) meningitis is serious but rarely fatal in persons with normal immune http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/enterovirus/viral_meningitis.htm

NREVSS Measles Viral Gastroenteritis Rotavirus ... Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Viral ("Aseptic") Meningitis What is meningitis? Meningitis is an illness in which there is inflammation of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. Viral or "aseptic" meningitis, which is the most common type, is caused by an infection with one of several types of viruses. Meningitis can also be caused by infections with several types of bacteria or fungi. In the United States, there are between 25,000 and 50,000 hospitalizations due to viral meningitis each year. What are the symptoms of meningitis? The more common symptoms of meningitis are fever, severe headache, stiff neck, bright lights hurting the eyes, drowsiness or confusion, and nausea and vomiting. In babies, the symptoms are more difficult to identify. They may include fever, fretfulness or irritability, difficulty in awakening the baby, or the baby refuses to eat. The symptoms of meningitis may not be the same for every person. Is viral meningitis a serious disease?

17. Meningitis Trust Working towards a world that is free from meningitis and where those affected by the disease receive quality care and support for life. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Meningitis meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/meningitis.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges , the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is usually caused by bacteria or viruses (viral meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis ). Less common causes include fungi, protozoa, and other parasites. Sometimes certain medications, cancers, or other diseases can inflame the meninges, although such noninfectious cases of meningitis are much rarer. Many of the bacteria or viruses that can cause meningitis are fairly common and are more often associated with other everyday illnesses. Sometimes, however, they spread to the meninges from an infection in another part of the body. The infection can start anywhere, including in the skin, gastrointestinal tract, or urinary system, but the most common source is the respiratory tract. From there the microorganisms can enter the bloodstream, travel through the body, and enter the central nervous system. In some cases of bacterial meningitis, the bacteria spread directly to the meninges from a severe nearby infection, such as a serious ear infection (otitis media) or nasal sinus infection (sinusitis). Bacteria may also enter the central nervous system after severe head trauma or head surgery.

19. BACTERIAL MENINGITIS Responde preguntas frecuentes de los padres sobre la enfermedad. http://www.hearne.k12.tx.us/health/gov010823span.htm

MENINGITIS BACTERIANA ¿Qué es la meningitis? La meningitis es una inflamación de las membranas que recubren el cerebro y la médula espinal -conocidas como las meninges. Puede ser causada por virus, parásitos, hongos y bacterias. La meningitis viral (aséptica) es común y la mayoría de la gente logra recuperarse por completo. El tratamiento médico de la meningitis viral consiste en tratamiento de apoyo y generalmente no se indica el uso de antibióticos. Las meningitis parasitaria o las causadas por hongos son poco frecuentes. La meningitis bacteriana es muy grave y puede requerir de complicados tratamientos médicos, quirúrgicos, farmacéuticos y de equipos para mantener las funciones vitales. Hay dos tipos comunes de bacterias que causan la meningitis: Strep pneumoniae causa la meningitis por neumococos; hay más de 80 subtipos que causan enfermedades. Neisseria meningitidis —causa la meningitis por meningococo; hay 5 subtipos que causan enfermedades graves—A, B, C, Y, W-135 ¿Cuáles son los síntomas?

20. EMedicine - Meningitis : Article By Marjorie Lazoff, MD Dr. Marjorie Lazoff offers a detailed clinical report on its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information on bacterial meningitis diagnostic and http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic309.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Infectious Diseases Meningitis Last Updated: July 25, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: inflammation of the leptomeninges, inflammation of the underlying subarachnoid cerebrospinal fluid, bacterial meningitis meningococcal meningitis pneumococcal meningitis Neisseria meningitidis ... type b , brain edema, nuchal rigidity fungal meningitis tuberculous meningitis Kernig sign ... papilledema , increased intracranial pressure, increased ICP AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Marjorie Lazoff, MD , Medical Editor, Medical Computing Today; Contributing Editor, MSR's NetView Marjorie Lazoff, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American College of Emergency Physicians , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Mark S Slabinski, MD

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