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… Meningitis On this page: How it Spreads … Self-Care What is meningitis? Meningitis is inflammation of the lining around the brain …
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… very serious (possibly fatal) brain/spinal cord infection (meningitis). Get medical help right away if you develop any signs of a severe infection (including meningitis), such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, high … sensitivity to light. You should receive the vaccine for meningitis (meningococcal vaccine) at least 2 weeks before …
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… cause for symptoms possibly caused by an infection (such as meningitis ), inflammation, cancer, or bleeding in the area … rare. There is also a small chance of infection of the CSF (meningitis), bleeding inside the spinal canal, or damage to … in later samples. Cloudy CSF may mean an infection (such as meningitis or a brain abscess ) is present. Pressure: High …
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… the face. This is uncommon and rarely permanent. Bacterial meningitis occurs more often in children with cochlear … to be up to date with all vaccinations. Watch for signs of meningitis. These include high fever, headache, stiff neck, … the cochlear implant. Hearing Loss Meningitis Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… herpes outbreak. Some of these complications include: Meningitis, an infection of the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, … herpes outbreak. Some of these complications include: Meningitis, an infection of the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, …
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… very serious (possibly fatal) infections (especially meningitis or sepsis). Get medical help right away if you … sensitivity to light. You should receive the vaccine for meningitis (meningococcal vaccine) at least 2 weeks before … receiving this medication. If you have been vaccinated for meningitis in the past, ask your doctor if you should get …
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… infections of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent complications of meningitis include brain damage and deafness. For every 20 cases of pneumococcal meningitis, up to 5 people will die. Pneumococcal infection …
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… of the brain or brain stem, such as encephalitis or meningitis . Check the eyes, the nerves from the eyes to the … infection or inflammatory disease, such as encephalitis or meningitis , are present. Abnormal: Tumours in the brain or … infection or inflammatory disease, such as encephalitis or meningitis, are present. Abnormal areas in the brain may …
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… in or around the brain (such as from encephalitis or meningitis ). Or it may check for brain problems that are … may be present. This may be a sign of encephalitis or meningitis . Medical Tests: Questions to … in or around the brain (such as from encephalitis or meningitis ). Or it may check for brain problems that are …
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… infections of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs … damage and deafness. For every 20 cases of pneumococcal meningitis, up to 5 people will die. Pneumococcal infection …
