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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Citations https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/meningitis.html
"Meningitis: MedlinePlus." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 15 Feb
"Meningitis and Encephalitis Fact Sheet." Meningitis and Encephalitis Fact Sheet. NINDS, Apr Web. 15 Feb
"NINDS Meningitis and Encephalitis Information Page." Meningitis and Encephalitis Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). NINDS, n.d. Web. 15 Feb
"Fungal Meningitis." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 01 Apr Web. 22 Feb. 2016
"Viral Meningitis." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26 Nov Web. 22 Feb