Meningitis Articles
Browse eMedTV's wide range of articles related to meningitis including topics such as meningococcal vaccine, bacterial meningitis, and meningitis treatment. Use the search box at the top-right corner of the page to find information about other health topics.
As this eMedTV article explains, meningitis is an infection in the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. It is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. This Web page discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of meningitis.
Bacterial meningitis is a serious form of meningitis that requires immediate medical attention. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at bacterial meningitis and its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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.
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.
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 meningitis.
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 Hib, including information on its symptoms, transmission, and prevention.
Since the introduction of conjugate Hib vaccine, the incidence of Hib has declined by 98 percent. This eMedTV segment offers a look at the facts and figures pertaining to the Hib vaccine, including information on who should and shouldn't get it.
There are many types of meningitis vaccine that can protect against different forms of the disease. This eMedTV resource describes these vaccines in detail and provides information on who should get them.
As this eMedTV article explains, there are two types of meningococcal vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis available in the United States: MCV-4 and MPSV-4. This Web page describes each form of the meningococcal vaccine in detail.
Meningitis treatment can include IV antibiotics, bed rest, and IV antifungal medications. As this eMedTV page explains, the choice of treatment depends on the type of meningitis a person has. This page provides an overview of meningitis treatment.
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.
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.
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.
