Effects+Meningitis-Timothy

Causes Effects  Treatment Prevention Epidemiology Notes Bibliography || ** __Effects__ ** The symptoms of meningitis are very similar to that of the flu and so this potentially life-threatening disease could go undetected. the following is a list of typical symptoms of those with meningitis: In babies and young children the following are some symptoms of meningitis
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 * Signs/Symptoms**
 * A severe headache
 * Stiffness in the neck (patient cannot touch his/her chin to the chest
 * Photophobia or sensitivity to bright light
 * Drowsiness or confusion, possibly seizures
 * Fever
 * Vomiting and diarrhea
 * A rash
 * Joint pain or aching
 * High-pitched moaning cry
 * Fever
 * Vomiting
 * Refusal to eat
 * Limpness when picked up
 * Pale, blotchy skin
 * Extreme Sleepiness
 * A rash
 * Remember knowing the tell tale signs of meningitis could prove to be life-saving in the future, if you have symptoms of meningitis as specified above, be sure to seek doctor assistance as meningitis is a fast-acting, possibly fatal disease that requires immediate medical attention

Permanent Effects** Bacterial Meningitis kills. Around 10% of thsoe who are diagnosed with it will die from it. Other than this, you can also have permanent after effects. Meningococcal Meningitis can cause permanent stiffness of the joints, arthritis, scarring and damaged skin. It may also cause permanent damage to the kidney and lungs. Sometimes doctors may have no choice other than to amputate a limb or part of it in order to treat meningitis. The following are some other permanent after effects of bacterial meningitis:
 * Memory loss and lack of concentration
 * Clumsiness
 * Headaches
 * Deafness and other hearing conditons
 * Speech problems such as talking in slurs
 * Eyesight difficulties
 * Learning difficulties
 * Epilepsy
 * Weakness in parts of the body
 * Partial Paralysis

Quiz Question: Name two symptoms of meningitis that you wouldn't normally have if you had the flu.