61. WHO | Meningococcal Meningitis Epidemiology of meningococcal meningitis who is affected and where. Meningococcal meningitis occurs sporadically in small clusters throughout the world http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/factsheets/fs141/en/

All WHO This site only Home About WHO Countries Health topics ... Contacts Media centre WHO WHO sites Media centre Fact sheets ... printable version Fact sheet N°141 Revised May 2003 Meningococcal meningitis Overview Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, the thin lining that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. Several different bacteria can cause meningitis and Neisseria meningitidis is one of the most important because of its potential to cause epidemics. Meningococcal disease was first described in 1805 when an outbreak swept through Geneva, Switzerland. The causative agent, Neisseria meningitidis (the meningococcus), was identified in 1887. Twelve subtypes or serogroups of N. meningitidis have been identified and four (N. meningitidis. A, B, C and W135) are recognized to cause epidemics. The pathogenicity, immunogenicity, and epidemic capabilities differ according to the serogroup. Thus the identification of the serogroup responsible of a sporadic case is crucial for epidemic containment. How is the disease transmitted The bacteria are transmitted from person to person through droplets of respiratory or throat secretions. Close and prolonged contact (e.g. kissing, sneezing and coughing on someone, living in close quarters or dormitories (military recruits, students), sharing eating or drinking utensils, etc.) facilitate the spread of the disease. The average incubation period is 4 days, ranging between 2 and 10 days.

62. CNN.com - Parents Demand Answers After 3 Meningitis Deaths In Detroit - October CNN http://www.cnn.com/2000/US/10/10/meningitisdeaths.ap/index.html

U.S. News Editions myCNN Video ... Feedback CNN Sites CNN CNN Europe CNNfn CNNSI myCNN CNNfyi AllPolitics Languages Search CNN.com CNNSI.com CNNfn.com The Web U.S. TOP STORIES California braced for weekend of power scrounging Court order averts strike against Union Pacific railroad U.S. warning at Davos forum Two more Texas fugitives will contest extradition ... MORE TOP STORIES Thousands dead in India; quake toll rapidly rising Davos protesters confront police California readies for weekend of power scrounging Capriati upsets Hingis to win Australian Open ... MORE MARKETS 4:30pm ET, 4/16 DJIA NAS SPORTS Jordan says farewell for the third time ... LOCAL EDITIONS: CNN.com Europe change default edition MULTIMEDIA: video video archive audio multimedia showcase ... more services E-MAIL: Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists Enter your address: DISCUSSION: chat feedback CNN WEB SITES: CNNfyi.com CNN.com Europe AsiaNow Spanish ... Korean Headlines TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW CNN NETWORKS: CNN anchors transcripts Turner distribution SITE INFO: help contents search ad info ... jobs WEB SERVICES: Parents demand answers after 3 meningitis deaths in Detroit EASTPOINTE, Michigan (AP) Chad Stoll plans to skip classes for at least a day because he's worried about catching bacterial meningitis following a schoolmate's death.

63. Bacterial Meningitis Facts Discuses the various bacteria that cause the disease, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention. http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/Bacmeningitis.html

Bacterial Meningitis Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Bacterial meningitis is most commonly caused by one of three types of bacteria: Haemophilus influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis , and Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. The bacteria are spread by direct close contact with the discharges from the nose or throat of an infected person. Bacterial meningitis can be treated with antibiotics. Prevention depends on use of vaccines, rapid diagnosis, and prompt treatment of close personal contacts. What is bacterial meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Meningitis is usually caused by an infection with a virus or a bacterium. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or a bacterium is important because of differences in the seriousness of the illness and the treatment needed. VIRAL MENINGITIS is usually relatively mild. It clears up within a week or two without specific treatment. Viral meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis. BACTERIAL MENINGITIS is much more serious. It can cause severe disease that can result in brain damage and even death.

64. Meningitis - MayoClinic.com meningitis is an infection of membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00118

65. CNN.com - Niger's Meningitis Deaths This Year Top 1,000 - September 14, 2000 CNN http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/09/14/niger.meningitis.reut/index.html

health Editions myCNN Video ... Feedback CNN Sites CNN CNN Europe CNNfn CNNSI myCNN CNNfyi AllPolitics Languages Search CNN.com CNNSI.com CNNfn.com The Web HEALTH TOP STORIES New treatments hold out hope for breast cancer patients MORE TOP STORIES Thousands dead in India; quake toll rapidly rising Israelis, Palestinians make final push before Israeli election Davos protesters confront police MORE ... MORE MARKETS 4:30pm ET, 4/16 DJIA NAS SPORTS Jordan says farewell for the third time ... LOCAL EDITIONS: CNN.com Europe change default edition MULTIMEDIA: video video archive audio multimedia showcase ... more services E-MAIL: Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists Enter your address: DISCUSSION: chat feedback CNN WEB SITES: CNNfyi.com CNN.com Europe AsiaNow Spanish ... Korean Headlines TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW CNN NETWORKS: CNN anchors transcripts Turner distribution SITE INFO: help contents search ad info ... jobs WEB SERVICES: Niger's meningitis deaths this year top 1,000 NIAMEY, Niger (Reuters) Meningitis has killed 1,007 people in Niger so far this year, although officials said the epidemic an annual occurrence was now drawing to a close. Figures released by the Central African country's catastrophe management unit showed 13,900 cases of the disease were recorded in the first 34 weeks of the year, largely in the west of the country, including the capital Niamey, which was one of the hardest hit areas.

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67. Viral Meningitis Outbreak Recorded Among Children In Georgia CNN http://cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/05/16/viral.meningitis.ap/index.html

68. Viral Meningitis Facts Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention. http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/vmenin.html

Viral Meningitis Viral meningitis is caused by any of a number of different viruses, many of which are associated with other diseases. Mosquito-borne viruses can also cause viral meningitis. There is no specific treatment for viral meningitis. The illness is usually mild and clears up in about a week. Prevention centers on washing hands thoroughly and often and avoiding mosquito bites. What is viral meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Meningitis is usually caused by an infection with a virus or a bacterium. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or a bacterium is important because of differences in the seriousness of the illness and the treatment needed. bacterial meningitis is very serious. Severe bacterial meningitis can result in brain damage and even death. Viral meningitis is usually relatively mild. It clears up in a week or two without specific treatment. Viral meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis. What viruses cause viral meningitis?

69. Meningitis (cerebrospinal Meningitis) The very mention of meningitis strikes fear into the heart of most parents in the UK. Such fears are understandable because meningitis is an inflammation of http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/meningitis.htm

Search: All NetDoctor Diseases Medicines NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News News archive Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres ADHD Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Meningitis (cerebrospinal meningitis) Written by Dr Gillian Rice , GP What is meningitis? If a glass tumbler is pressed firmly against a septicaemic rash, the rash will not fade and will show through the glass. If this happens, call a doctor immediately. The very mention of meningitis strikes fear into the heart of most parents in the UK. Such fears are understandable because meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord and can be a very serious illness. Although most people recover from the disease, some are left deaf or blind, and in others it may prove fatal. One of the biggest problems with meningitis is that it can develop very quickly. A child (or adult) can seem perfectly well and then, just a few hours later, be extremely ill with the disease. Another problem is that the symptoms can be difficult to distinguish from other, less serious infections.

70. Contusalud.com | El Primer Portal De La Salud En Español - Página Principal Informa sobre el desarrollo de la enfermedad, factores predisponentes, su diagn³stico y el tratamiento. http://www.contusalud.com/website/folder/sepa_enfermedades_meningitis.htm

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71. Meningitis Informaci³ facilitada per la revista Consumer. http://revista.consumer.es/web/ca/20011101/salud/

versión accesible diario revista guías ... consumaseguridad nº 49 novembre 2001 bienvenido ongi etorri benvido mapa web ... Salut Salut Meningitis Vacunació: la mesura preventiva més eficaç A causa d'un brot epidèmic que va irrompre fa pocs anys al nostre país, la meningitis va suscitar l'interès dels mitjans de comunicació i les notícies que es van difondre relacionades amb aquesta malaltia van ocasionar una gran preocupació social. Articles anteriors de Salut L'andropausa Medicaments genèrics L'hepatitis C La varietat de les causes dificulta el diagnòstic ... Sinusitis La incidència de meningitis a Espanya havia descendit notablement des de 1979, però en la temporada 1995-1996 es va registrar un increment del nombre de casos que va culminar amb un brot epidèmic el 1997, la qual cosa va motivar que la tardor d'aquest any les comunitats autònomes procedissin, com a mesura excepcional, a vacunar la població de 18 mesos a 19 anys. Aquesta patologia va preocupar en gran mesura llavors, i ho continua fent avui, pares amb nens petits, ja que els nounats i lactants conformen el 75% dels casos de meningitis. Què és la meningitis?

72. Welcome To NHS Direct Online Bacterial meningitis is a less common form of the disease. It is always serious and severe. Viral meningitis is more common but normally less serious. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=306

73. Meningitis - Medical Information On Treatment Options, And Links To Other Sites. Information on meningitis, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment issues, and patient information. http://www.mdsa.bc.ca/meningitis.html

REFINE YOUR SEARCH meningitis meningitis Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes (meninges) covering the brain and the spinal cord. Although the most common causes are infection (either bacterial or viral), chemical agents and even tumor cells may cause meningitis. Encephalitis and brain abscess can complicate infective meningitis. Major bacteria that cause meningitis are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, staphylococcus and meningococcus. Meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae is known to occur in outbreaks, examples include outbreaks in dorms and military outbreaks. Community acquired cases of meningitis are usually caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, seen in elderly patients. Listeria monocytogenes and Neisseria meningitis are also other causes of community acquired meningitis. On the other hand, viruses are the most common cause of aseptic meningitis. 20,000 to 25,000 cases of bacterial meningitis are seen in the United States every year. Mostly adults are infected, where it can be community acquired or nosocomial. Vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae has reduced the incidence in children. The classical symptoms of meningitis are headache, neck stiffness and photophobia (the trio are called "meningism"). An altered level of consciousness or other neurological deficits may be present depending on the severity of the disease. A lumbar puncture to obtain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is usually indicated to determine the cause and direct appropriate treatment.

74. Meningitis (Erwachsene) Das AHCConsilium beschreibt Symptome, Ursachen und Behandlung der Hirnhautentz¼ndung. Das Angebot ist ausschlieŸlich f¼r Mediziner, Apotheker, Pharmamitarbeiter und Studenten dieser Fachrichtungen bestimmt. http://www.ahc-consilium.at/daten/meningitis_erwachsene.htm

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75. Information And Help On Meningococcal Meningitis meningitis, especially meningococcal disease and septicaemia, are serious and dangerous lifethreatening diseases caused by Neisseria Meningitidis. http://www.meningitis.com/

Home Meningitis is a serious threat. Understand it better. And learn about avoiding infection. Meningitis can be prevented. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (also known as "meninges") covering the brain and spinal cord. The disease often develops suddenly, without warning, and can rapidly lead to very serious and long-term medical complications or even death. Unfortunately, in its early stages, meningitis can be quite difficult to spot. At first, the symptoms may seem similar to other common ailments like an influenza, an ear infection or even a hangover. This is why it is important to better understand meningitis and its many causes. If more people are able to recognize the characteristics of the disease, perhaps more individuals can be spared its very serious after effects. Since those most susceptible to meningitis - infants and young children - are the least capable of understanding it, parents should keep themselves informed in order to protect them. On these pages, you can not only learn about the many forms of infection but also the available vaccinations which can offer considerable protection and prevent meningitis in the first place.

76. Dossier Meningitis Uitgebreide informatie over nekkramp in 3 dossiers. http://www.gezondheid.be/index.cfm?fuseaction=dossier&art=717

77. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet Communicable Disease Fact Sheet, viral meningitis. Viral meningitis is an infection of the meninges (a thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord) http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/communicable_diseases/en/viral.htm

skip to main content New York State Governor Pataki map-NY ... Department of Health Information for a Healthy New York Home Contact Help A-Z Index Search Search this site: Site Contents Health Insurance Programs Employment Opportunities Forms Grants/Funding Opportunities ... Related Sites You are Here: Home Page Communicable Disease Viral Meningitis Viral Meningitis (nonbacterial meningitis) What is viral meningitis? Viral meningitis is an infection of the meninges (a thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord) by any one of a number of different viruses. It is a fairly common disease; 500-700 cases are reported each year in New York State. Almost all of the cases occur as single, isolated events. Outbreaks are rare. Who gets viral meningitis? Anyone can get viral meningitis but it occurs most often in children. Which viruses cause this form of meningitis? Approximately half of the cases in the United States are due to common enteroviruses (intestinal). Occasionally, children will have viral meningitis associated with mumps or herpes virus infection. Mosquito-borne viruses also account for a few cases each year. In many cases, the specific virus cannot be identified. How are the viruses that cause viral meningitis spread?

78. Thousands Line Up For Drugs In Meningitis Scare CNN http://cnn.com/2001/HEALTH/conditions/06/04/meningitis.outbreak.ap/index.html

79. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet Is there a vaccine to prevent meningococcal meningitis? As with any vaccine, vaccination against meningitis may not protect 100 percent of all http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/communicable_diseases/en/menin.htm

skip to main content New York State Governor Pataki map-NY ... Department of Health Information for a Healthy New York Home Contact Help A-Z Index Search Search this site: Site Contents Health Insurance Programs Employment Opportunities Forms Grants/Funding Opportunities ... Related Sites You are Here: Home Page Communicable Disease Meningococcal Disease Meningococcal Disease (meningococcal meningitis, meningococcemia) Additional Information on Meningococcal Disease and College Students What is meningococcal meningitis? Meningococcal disease is a severe bacterial infection of the bloodstream or meninges (a thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord) caused by the meningococcal germ. Who gets meningococcal disease? Anyone can get meningococcal disease, but it is more common in infants and children. For some adolescents, such as first-year college students living in dormitories, there is an increased risk of meningococcal disease. Every year in the United States, approximately 2,500 people are infected and 300 die from the disease. Other persons at increased risk include household contacts of a person known to have had this disease, immunocompromised people, and people traveling to parts of the world where meningococcal meningitis is prevalent. How is the meningococcus germ spread?

80. CNN.com - Teens Hospitalized With Bacterial Meningitis - Dec. 26, 2003 CNN http://cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/conditions/12/26/meningitis.cases.ap/index.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Autos SERVICES Video E-mail Newsletters Your E-mail Alerts RSS ... Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com Teens hospitalized with bacterial meningitis Story Tools HEALTH LIBRARY Health Library CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP) Three teenagers from southwestern New Hampshire were hospitalized Friday with bacterial meningitis, and a fourth from the Concord area was suspected of having the potentially fatal illness, state health officials said. Officials said they were searching for links between two 15-year-old classmates diagnosed with the disease earlier this week and two other cases announced Friday: an 18-year-old woman and a 14-year-old from the Concord area. The woman was in critical condition, and the 14-year-old was in stable condition. YOUR E-MAIL ALERTS Follow the news that matters to you. Create your own alert to be notified on topics you're interested in. Or, visit Popular Alerts for suggestions. Manage alerts What is this? The 15-year-olds, both sophomores at Monadnock Regional High School, were hospitalized but improving, state epidemiologist Jesse Greenblatt said Friday. Officials at the boys' school, which serves Swanzey and seven smaller towns, planned to distribute antibiotics Friday to its 1,300 students, teachers and staff.

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