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Can you get bacterial Meningitis from surgery?


My husband had a tumor removed from his pituitary gland and had surgery to have it removed. A few days later while still in the hospital they discovered he had bacterial meningitis.I know he didn't have it previously so just wondering where he got it from. The doctors aren't being to helpful in answering the question. Thanks
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Yes.

Additionally, if you have had brain or spinal surgery or have had a widespread blood infection you are also a higher risk for bacterial meningitis.  (+ info)

How long until I can go out in public with Bacterial Meningitis?


This is just for a project, but lets say i have the disease. So, how long would this last until it won't be contagious anymore?
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1: Elisha's link will give you a virus. Don't go there.

2: You'll be dead long before you're not contagious anymore.  (+ info)

What is bacterial meningitis and is it lethal?


Please answer. This is for an ailing friend on a ventilator.
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Definition of Meningitis, bacterial

Meningitis, bacterial: Inflammation of the meninges due to a bacterial infection. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was the leading cause of bacterial meningitis before the 1990s, but new vaccines given to children as part of their routine immunizations have reduced the occurrence of invasive disease due to H. influenzae. Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are now the leading causes of bacterial meningitis.

High fever, headache, and stiff neck are common symptoms of meningitis in anyone over the age of 2 years. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, discomfort looking into bright lights, confusion, and sleepiness. In newborns and small infants, the classic symptoms of fever, headache, and neck stiffness may be absent or difficult to detect, and the infant may only appear slow or inactive, or be irritable, have vomiting, or be feeding poorly. As the disease progresses, patients of any age may have seizures.

The diagnosis is confirmed by examining a sample of spinal fluid obtained by a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). Treatment is started as early as possible. Appropriate antibiotic treatment of most common types of bacterial meningitis should reduce the risk of dying from meningitis to below 15%, although the risk is higher among the elderly.

Some types of bacterial meningitis are contagious. The bacteria are spread through respiratory and throat secretions. This is true with meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis (also called meningococcal meningitis) or Hib. People in the same household or day-care center, or anyone with direct contact with a patient's oral secretions (such as a boyfriend or girlfriend) are at increased risk of acquiring the infection and should receive antibiotics to prevent them from getting the disease. Antibiotics for contacts of a person with Hib meningitis disease are no longer recommended if all contacts 4 years of age or younger are fully vaccinated against Hib disease.

There are vaccines against Hib and against some strains of N. meningitidis and many types of Streptococcus pneumoniae. The vaccines against Hib are considered safe and highly effective. There is also a vaccine that protects against four strains of N. meningitidis, but it is not routinely used in the US and is not effective in children under 18 months of age. The vaccine against N. meningitidis is sometimes used to control outbreaks of some types of meningococcal meningitis in the US. A vaccine to prevent meningitis due to S. pneumoniae (also called pneumococcal meningitis) can also prevent other forms of infection due to S. pneumoniae. The pneumococcal vaccine is not effective in children under 2 years of age but is recommended for all persons over 65 years of age and younger persons with certain chronic medical problems  (+ info)

What is the Taxonomy for Bacterial Meningitis, or do I need a specific type Meningitis to find the Taxonomy?


It is for my Biology class and I need the kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. It would also be very nice If I was able to have a website to look up or to refer back to.

Thank you very much in advance If you are able to find it. I will also keep searching.
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You need to know the bacteria.
Common one: H. influenzae, N. Meningiditis  (+ info)

Where can I get vaccinated for bacterial meningitis?


My cousin is in the ICU with it, and I want to get vaccinated. Can you get it at the health department, or do I need to go to my doctor? Also, how much does it cost?
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It's covered by your insurance, and you can get it at your General Practitioner or Family Doctor.  (+ info)

How does a person get bacterial meningitis?


Can you get it from someone who has it?
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Copied and pasted this from a website:

The organisms that cause meningitis are usually spread by close contact with persons who may be carrying the infection, or by touching infected objects such as doorknobs, hard surfaces or toys, and then touching the nose, mouth or eyes. The organisms may also be transmitted through respiratory secretions from a sneeze, close conversation or by touching infected matter. The infection usually starts in the respiratory tract and then travels into the bloodstream where it can reach the brain and spinal cord. The organism may cause a cold, sinus infection or ear infection (more common in children), and then travel through the sinuses into the brain and CSF, although this method of transmission is less common. A child may have no symptoms at all but may carry the organism in his/her nose and throat.


Basically, it's best not to share drinks, food, eating utensils, cigarettes, etc. with anyone else. And always wash your hands or use Puracel when necessary.  (+ info)

Is anyone having effects post Bacterial meningitis?


Shortly after i was born i was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. This was in cuba so im guessing they didnt have the treatments we have here in the states. but i went into a coma for a week or two. then was in a bubble for months. I am 18 now and am experiencing many difficulties. i feel like my brain is aging twice as fast. and im wondering if anyone else is having the same difficulties.
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no, I am not.  (+ info)

How do you know if bacterial meningitis is an infection with neisseria meningitis or haemophilus influenzae?


What is the problem you are asked to solve?
What is the hypothesis for the solution? What organism caused problem? What are the experiments that are required to answer hypothesis? What is your conclusion to the problem? Based on results what organism caused the problem?
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You have asked this THREE times now. And you have been answered.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjwHCByhz.f9IWAWa32Kz0_sy6IX?qid=20070420114343AAwOokl  (+ info)

is it possible to have bacterial meningitis for 2 months?


I have been running a temp since getting a epidural blood patch and was wondering if it could be meningitis i gave birth in early dec and had the patch towards the end of dec
temp is anywhere from 99.3 to 100.7
but usually 99.6 ish
i do have a sore neck but it has only been going on for about a week and a half 2 tops.
it comes and goes
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Anyone know how much it would cost to get a Bacterial Meningitis shot?


I'm a College Student doing a little research on the subject.
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25 dollars. Peace and good luck.  (+ info)

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