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=Spinal Meningitis =

By: Elena Nowak, Kayla Vanvladricken, Saykeo Black, and Brandon Daniels



The History of Spinal Meningitis  ﻿Meningitis have been known as far back, ancient Greece, described conditions of the disease. Persian physician Avicenna (c. AD 980 to AD 1037) reserved more about meningitis in observations he made. Meningitis has left a long history of destruction throughout the way, with outbreaks date back at least one hundred years ago. And while advances in medicine have meningitis a rising cure, meningitis shows that the infection many people before it was stopped by a vaccination in 1978. During the early 20th century Meningitis killed eighty percent of the people that became infected.

Symptoms of Spinal Meningitis High fever, Headache, Stiff neck, Nausea or vomiting, Sleepiness or confusion, Discomfort looking into bright lights.



How is it treated ? How is it cured ? What are the medicines (if any) that are needed ? There are two different types of spinal meningitis; viral and bacterial. If the bacterial version of spinal meningitis is left untreated it can be fatal. Bacterial meningitis also has a high death rate and requires immediate medical attention. Many antibiotics can lower the risk of dyeing below 15 percent. At this time, there is no specific treatment for viral meningitis. Most doctors will recommend bed rest, plenty of fluids, and medicine to relieve headaches and fever.

Are there any long term or long lasting effects ? There is only ever long term effects if medical attention is not immediate. If medical attention is not sought, long term effects may be; brain abscess, coma, seizures, deafness, and blindness. A brain abscess is when dead white bold cells form puss and can only be removed by surgery.

Is it fatal? Bacterial meningitis can be fatal if it is not treated. Although 20-25% of the time, even with treatment, meningitis can be fatal. If meningitis is producing rapidly, within 24, half of those who develop it will die, if medical treatment is not sought.

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