eMedTV Meningitis Articles

Bacterial Meningitis

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:40:17 CST

Bacterial Meningitis
A serious condition that may result in brain damage, bacterial meningitis is considered a medical emergency. This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at bacterial meningitis and its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Hib Vaccine

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:54:39 CDT

Hib Vaccine
Since the introduction of conjugate Hib vaccine, the incidence of disease has declined by 98 percent. This eMedTV segment offers a look at the facts and figures pertaining to the vaccine, including information on who should and shouldn't get it.

Hib

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:48:28 CST

Hib
Until recently, Hib disease was a cause of serious (often deadly) infections in children under age five. This eMedTV resource tells you what you need to know about this disease, including information on its symptoms, transmission, and prevention.

Cochlear Implants and Meningitis

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:32:56 CDT

Cochlear Implants and Meningitis
Researchers have seen that people with cochlear implants may be more likely to get bacterial meningitis. This eMedTV page examines the link between cochlear implants and meningitis, and provides an immunization schedule with age-specific information.

Menangitis

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:50:07 CDT

Menangitis
Meningitis, an infection of the brain and spinal cord, may harm or destroy nerve cells. This eMedTV segment describes other effects of meningitis and lists common symptoms of the condition. Menangitis is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Menengitis

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:40:09 CDT

Menengitis
Meningitis is an infection that occurs in the brain and spinal cord fluids. This page from the eMedTV archives explores various causes of meningitis and lists common symptoms of the condition. Menengitis is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Menengitus

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:05:21 CDT

Menengitus
Meningitis is a serious infection that occurs in the fluid surrounding the spinal cord and brain. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of this illness and explains whether it is treatable. Menengitus is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Meningitas

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:19:46 CDT

Meningitas
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid surrounding the spinal cord and brain. This eMedTV article describes the complications that may occur with this condition and explains available treatments. Meningitas is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Meningites

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:07:44 CDT

Meningites
Meningitis, often caused by bacterial or viral infections, can cause bleeding in the brain. This eMedTV page further describes the possible complications associated with the viral and bacterial forms. Meningites is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Meningitidis

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:42:57 CDT

Meningitidis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of meningitis, lists symptoms of the disease, and covers available treatments. Meningitidis is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Meningitis Diagnosis

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 23:17:57 CST

Meningitis Diagnosis
A meningitis diagnosis is based on the patient's symptoms, physical exam, and test results. This eMedTV article discusses meningitis diagnosis in detail and describes important imaging procedures (such as an MRI) that are used to diagnose meningitis.

Meningitis Research

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 17:34:24 CDT

Meningitis Research
Meningitis research is focused on many topics, including inflammation and the central nervous system. This eMedTV article discusses this research in detail and describes other areas of meningitis research, such as new treatment options.

Meningitis Symptoms

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:45:16 CDT

Meningitis Symptoms
Common meningitis symptoms in people over the age of two include high fever, headache, and stiff neck. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed list of the common and uncommon symptoms of meningitis.

Meningitis Treatment

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:59:10 CDT

Meningitis Treatment
As this eMedTV page explains, treating meningitis can involve IV antibiotics, bed rest, and IV antifungal medications (the choice of treatment depends on the type of meningitis a person has). This page gives an overview of how this condition is treated.

Meningitis Vaccine

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:58:59 CDT

Meningitis Vaccine
Many types of vaccines for meningitis can protect against different forms of the disease. This article from the eMedTV archives describes these vaccines in detail and provides in-depth information on who should get them and when.

Meningitis

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:47:18 CST

Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation and swelling in the tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord. As this eMedTV article explains, it is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. This Web page discusses meningitis causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Meningits

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:34 CDT

Meningits
An infection of the fluid surrounding the spinal cord and brain is known as meningitis. This part of the eMedTV library explains what causes meningitis and covers its possible treatment options. Meningits is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Meningitus

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:45:06 CDT

Meningitus
Meningitis is a condition in which an infection occurs in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This eMedTV Web page briefly explores the causes and treatment of this medical condition. Meningitus is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Meninigitis

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:17:39 CDT

Meninigitis
Meningitis, an infection in the fluid around the brain and spinal cord, can cause bleeding in the brain. This eMedTV Web page covers the effects, causes, and treatment options of this condition. Meninigitis is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Menningitis

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:54:20 CDT

Menningitis
Meningitis is a disease that occurs when an infection reaches the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. This eMedTV article explores the causes, symptoms, and prognosis of this condition. Menningitis is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Miningite

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:21 CDT

Miningite
Young infants with meningitis, an infection of the spinal cord and brain, often have no symptoms. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of meningitis and lists possible symptoms of the condition. Miningite is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Miningitis

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:03:21 CDT

Miningitis
Meningitis is a disease that may harm or destroy nerve cells and cause bleeding in the brain. This eMedTV page lists common symptoms of the condition and explains how the infection can be treated. Miningitis is a common misspelling of meningitis.

Symptoms of Meningitis

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 18:21:38 CDT

Symptoms of Meningitis
As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms of meningitis (such as headache, stiff neck, and high fever) can develop over several hours, or they may take 1 to 2 days. This Web page provides information on these and other symptoms of the condition.

Meningococcal Vaccine

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:39:02 CDT

Meningococcal Vaccine
There are two types of meningococcal vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis available in the United States. This eMedTV selection gives an overview of these vaccines, including information on how they differ and who should get vaccinated.

Generic Prevnar

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:16:23 CDT

Generic Prevnar
At this time, there are no generic versions of Prevnar available. This article from the eMedTV archives offers information on why there are no generic versions of this vaccine and discusses whether it will be available as a generic in the future.

Prevanar

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:48:37 CDT

Prevanar
Prevnar is a vaccination given to help prevent pneumococcal disease in infants and toddlers. This eMedTV article further describes the benefits of this vaccine and explains how it works. Prevanar is a common misspelling of Prevnar.

Prevenar

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:50:44 CDT

Prevenar
Prevnar is a routine vaccination specially designed for infants and toddlers. This part of the eMedTV site explains what Prevnar is used for and describes some of its potential side effects. Prevenar is a common misspelling of Prevnar.

Prevnar Dosage

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:09:27 CDT

Prevnar Dosage
There is only one standard recommended dose of Prevnar, although the vaccination schedule may vary. As this eMedTV page explains, the ideal vaccination schedule is one dose of 0.5 mL injected into a muscle at the ages of 2, 4, 6, and 12 to 15 months old.

Prevnar Drug Interactions

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:47:08 CDT

Prevnar Drug Interactions
Cyclosporine, corticosteroids, and many other medicines may cause drug interactions with Prevnar. This eMedTV segment explains why certain medications may interfere with Prevnar and describes the potential effects of these drug interactions.

Prevnar Side Effects

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 19:25:35 CDT

Prevnar Side Effects
Common side effects of Prevnar may include diarrhea, vomiting, and drowsiness. This article from the eMedTV library lists other possible side effects of the vaccine and explains which problems are potentially serious and require medical attention.

Prevnar Uses

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:32:27 CDT

Prevnar Uses
Prevnar is licensed to prevent pneumococcal disease and ear infections caused by S. pneumoniae bacteria. This eMedTV Web page discusses the uses of Prevnar in more detail and explains what the best age is for children to get this vaccine.

Prevnar Warnings and Precautions

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:24:36 CDT

Prevnar Warnings and Precautions
Your child should not get Prevnar if he or she is moderately to severely ill. This eMedTV resource further explains who should not receive the vaccination. Warnings and precautions on what problems may occur with Prevnar are also listed on this page.

Prevnar

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:57:03 CDT

Prevnar
Prevnar is a routine childhood vaccine used to prevent invasive pneumococcal disease and ear infections. This eMedTV resource explains what the ideal age is for getting this vaccine, describes how it works, and lists some potential side effects.

Viral Menengitis

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:22:46 CDT

Viral Menengitis
Viral meningitis is characterized by inflammation in the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord. This eMedTV article explains what causes the illness and describes its symptoms. Viral menengitis is a common misspelling of viral meningitis.

Viral Meningitis

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:57:06 CST

Viral Meningitis
Viral meningitis is a serious but rarely fatal form of meningitis. As this eMedTV page explains, it's a lot like bacterial meningitis, except it's caused by a virus and it has no specific treatment. This page provides an overview of viral meningitis.

Virel Meningitis

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:24:00 CDT

Virel Meningitis
Viral meningitis is an illness that occurs when tissues covering the spinal cord and brain are inflamed. This eMedTV page lists symptoms of the condition and explains how it is transmitted. Virel meningitis is a common misspelling of viral meningitis.