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Although there are many pathogens which cause meningitis there are really only two types, bacteria and viruses. Meningitis is a disease of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. There are at least FOUR bacterial pathogens including
the influenza bacillus (Haemophilus influenzae), meningococcus (Neisseria meningitidis) and strains of pneumococci, streptococci, or staphylococci. You can also get viral meningitis (caused by a virus). This is usually not as serious. One common form is caused by the common cold virus and is usually cured when you get over the cold.
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What is the incubation period for meningitis?
There is no definitive answer to this question since meningitis can be caused by a variety of things, including bacteria, viruses, and other types of microorganisms, each of which would have a different incubation time.
Sentence for meningitis?
The word meningitis can be used in a few different ways in a sentence. You can use the sentence "The told me that I had meningitis".
Is Tubular and bacterial meningitis is the same?
No, tubercular meningitis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, while bacterial meningitis can be caused by various types of bacteria. Tubercular meningitis specifically refers to meningitis caused by tuberculosis bacteria, while bacterial meningitis can be caused by a variety of bacterial species.
What shape is the meningitis bacterium?
Viral meningitis has no set shape. There are a variety of viruses that can cause viral meningitis, all a different shape.
What type of microbe causes meningitis?
Meningitis can be caused by different types of microbes, including bacteria (such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis), viruses (such as enteroviruses and herpesviruses), fungi (such as Cryptococcus neoformans), and parasites (such as Naegleria fowleri). The specific cause of meningitis can vary depending on the age of the individual, underlying health conditions, and other factors.
What type of meningitis is the most difficult to treat?
The most serious and difficult-to-treat types of meningitis tend to be those caused by bacteria.
How do you get meningitis?
There are many different ways you can get meningitis you could get it by kissing other people and by sharing food, drinks, or water.
Which form of meningitis is the most dangerous?
Viral meningitis is the least severe type of meningitis, and patients usually recover with no long-term effects from the infection.
What type of diphtheria did Georges Seurat have?
The cause of Seurat's death is uncertain, and has been attributed to a form of meningitis, pneumonia, infectious angina, and/or (most probably)diphtheria. As far as I can find out diphtheria does not come in different types.
Who is most at risk for meningitis?
it usually feeds on children and old people
Most effective weapon against spinal menigitis?
The most effective weapon against bacterial meningitis is vaccination. Recommended vaccinations can help prevent certain types of bacterial meningitis like pneumococcal meningitis, meningococcal meningitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for specific recommendations based on individual risk factors.
What are the strains of meningitis?
The main strains of meningitis are bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic. Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe and can be caused by bacteria like Neisseria meningitidis or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Viral meningitis is more common, typically caused by viruses like enteroviruses or herpesviruses. Fungal and parasitic meningitis are less common and usually seen in individuals with compromised immune systems.
