By: Asti, Anjali and Sneha

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By: Asti, Anjali and Sneha Meningitis By: Asti, Anjali and Sneha

Summary Meninges- membranes surrounding the Central Nervous System Meningitis- meninges are inflamed Asti

Causes Bacterial infections Respiratory tract infection or can enter directly Viral infections Fungal infections Reactions to medicines Lupus and some cancers Traumatic injuries Anjali & Sneha

Signs and Symptoms Stroke, permanent brain damage Fever, headaches, drowsiness, photophobia Flu-like symptoms and rashes Infants Body stiffness Fontanel expands Anjali

Diagnosis Physical examination, review of medical history Screening of body fluids Lumbar Puncture Brain imaging CT, MRI Blood Cultures Diagnosed early Symptoms escalate quickly Asti spinal tap, ultrasound

Treatments and Cures Antibiotics reduce risk of dying to less than 15% Drain sinuses Anticonvulsants prevent seizures Corticosteroids reduce brain inflammation Pain medicine and sedatives Viral meningitis usually goes away within 10 days but other types are deadly Sneha

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