New and improved meningitis

Meningitis By: Marissa O’Connell

What is Meningitis? ,[object Object],[object Object]

The Facts and History ,[object Object],In the Early 20 th century, the outbreaks of meningitis left destruction to our world by killing around eighty percent of the people that had become contaminated. It wasn’t till 1978 when we put a stop to meningitis infections, and came up with a vaccination.

The Facts and History ,[object Object],Meningitis began in 1805. A family in Geneva was the first that was taken over by meningitis. According to author William Pepper, this was the first documented case in history that was recorded of meningitis. Geneva

Facts and History ,[object Object],The first documented case of meningitis in America was found in a tiny community in Medford, Massachusetts. When meningitis hit Medford, Massachusetts, it caused so much attention that a group of three physicians from the State Medical Society were sent to investigate the virus. After meningitis hit America, it than continued to spread all over. Medford, Massachusetts

Facts and History ,[object Object],The penicillin was not that effective though. It wasn’t till 1978 when we came up with a vaccine that stopped meningitis.

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Etiology/Causes of Meningitis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],sneezing coughing Poor hygiene Polluted waters

Etiology/Causes of Meningitis ,[object Object],Viral meningitis can also follow and develop after you have had the chicken pox or mumps. There are some cases of viral meningitis that are caused from mosquito-born viruses. Chicken Pox Mumps

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Symptoms ,[object Object],Bacterial Meningitis can usually come and show abruptly. Viral meningitis can emerge unexpectedly or develop over a period of days.

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Treatments ,[object Object],With anyone who has a risk or a possibility of containing meningitis, the doctors isolate their patients right away. If the outcome turns out to be viral meningitis, they are taken off of the antibiotic treatment because it has no effect on it.

Treatments of Viral Meningitis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Treatments of Viral Meningitis ,[object Object]

Treatments for Viral Meningitis ,[object Object],Sometimes all you need to take care of a fever is by using a cool washcloth and placing it on the forehead. Cold baths help as well. Tylenol and Advil help as well.

Treatments for Viral Meningitis ,[object Object],[object Object],Home treatment is necessary to cure viral meningitis. Although, throughout this treatment, you have to watch for complications during the illness. One of the main complications includes hearing loss, seizures, and a fever that’s longer lasting than anticipated. If these complications occur, they than may need to be treated in the hospital.

Treatments for severe Viral and Bacterial Meningitis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Treatments for severe Viral and Bacterial Meningitis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Treatments for Severe Viral and Bacterial Meningitis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Treatments for Severe Viral and Bacterial Meningitis ,[object Object],Someone with a severe case of meningitis might need to be treated in the intensive care unit of the hospital (ICU). What will happen there is that the doctors will keep a close eye on the person, and they will provide them with care if required.

Recoveries/Prognosis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Prevention ,[object Object],Wash hands regularly! Reheating chilled foods before use! Avoid people who have it!

Prevention ,[object Object],Avoid insects and rodents that can carry organisms that may create meningitis. Those insects and rodents include: mosquitoes, ticks, mice, and rats.

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