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This term is really a misconception. Meningitis affects both the brain and spinal cord at the same time. You can’t have JUST spinal meningitis – you simply have meningitis. ... Most people come through meningitis with no ill effects on their brain. This is especially true of viral meningitis. The most common ill effect...
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I was diagnosed with spinal meningitis when i was about 2yrs old not sure but i believe it was the bacterial form, but i have 4 semi round scars from 1/2" to 1/4" ... I have been told this was a direct result of the meningitis, and have always been wondering what kind of damage or long term effects this could indicate...
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Luckily, the disease is rare, and if contracted and diagnosed in time, 100% curable in just a few days with no lasting effects from the meningitis (unlike most other forms of meningitis, where some handicap is often the result of infection). ... Encyclopedia Index S spinal meningitis...
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www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/S/spinal_meningitis.html
www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/S/spinal_meningitis.html
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The National Meningitis Association, Inc. (NMA) is a national non-profit charity founded in July, 2002. The primary goal of NMA is to educate and increase awareness of meningococcal disease. The founding members were personally affected by the tragedy of meningococcal disease.
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My answer wasn't incorrect, I was simply unaware that in rare cases, amputation can happen when the brain cuts circulation to an appendage. As to mortality, I don't believe pure viral meningitis can be life threatening. Bacterial meningitis...
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The very mention of meningitis strikes fear into the heart of most parents in the UK. Such fears are understandable because meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord and can be a very serious illness. ... One of the biggest problems with meningitis is that it can develop very quickly.
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www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/meningitis.htm
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Long term effects of spinal meningitis frequently occur when treatment is not optimal but they may also occur after receiving the best of treatment. The common long term effects include : Brain abscess - This is the collection of puss insid...
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The contraction of spinal meningitis is considered a medical emergency for two reasons: 1. It has a high mortality rate if gone untreated, and 2. The symptoms are extremely painful and can lead ... Their active participation in treatment decisions and cooperation in coping with treatment side-effects can facilitate success.
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Meningitis and septicaemia are dangerous diseases which can kill in hours. We provide life-saving symptoms information for concerned parents and individuals, as well as funding vital medical research into the diseases. ... After effects ... Meningitis is the inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord.
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www.meningitis.org/
www.meningitis.org/
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