Bacterial Meningitis | |
What is it: | Signs and Symptoms |
Bacterial Meningitis is an infection from a virus, bacteria or fungi that has entered the blood inflaming the spinal cord and the fluid around the brain. It can result in brain damage, coma or even death. Those that survive can suffer hearing loss, mental retardation, paralysis and seizures. It is fatal in more than 50% of cases. | After infancy the most common signs are fever,
headache and stiff neck. Watch for nausea, light sensitivity and
disorientation. In those under one year of age look for fever, difficulty
in awakening, difficulty feeding and vomiting.
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How is it Contracted | Diagnosis |
Bacterial Meningitis is spread by having direct contact with mucus from the nose or throat or from the feces of an infected person. The viruses that cause Meningitis are not airborne so you cannot get it from casual contact or breathing the same air. Bacterial Meningitis is most common in infants and small children. | A sample of spinal fluid is taken from the
patient and tested.
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Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum: | |
What is it: | Diagnosis |
Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum is a rare birth defect, where the structure that connects the two sides of the brain is only partially there or absent altogether. The effects of the disorder can range from subtle to severe depending on whether there are other associated conditions. | Diagnosis is usually within the first two years
of life. Some of the first symptoms are seizures followed by feeding
problems and delays in physical and mental development. Below is a list of
some of the symptoms you can see the full explanation of each symptom at;
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/a/agenesis_of_the_corpus_callosum/symptoms.htm
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Treatment: | Prognosis: |
Treatment usually consists of management of symptoms and seizures. No standard treatment available for ACC. | Does not cause death in the majority of patients. People with ACC can lead normal lives but careful management of symptoms is necessary. |
All of the
information on ACC that is written above has been obtained from the
following websites: Please visit these sites to read the full story on Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921361458.html http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/a/agenesis_of_the_corpus_callosum/symptoms.htm |
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