Meningitis is an inflammation of membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by a virus or bacteria.

Viral meningitis usually is mild and requires no medical
treatment. However bacterial meningitis can be life threatening and can occur very quickly. Children under five years are more likely to be affected and unfortunately some of them die.

There are several types of bacteria that can cause meningitis, the most common meningococcal bacteria. Most carry the bacteria in the nose and throat without becoming sick. The bacteria can be transmitted through kissing, sneezing and cough. Only if the bacteria gets into the bloodstream is the individual contract meningitis and / or septicemia – most people who contract meningitis will also sepsis.

Fortunately, meningitis and septicemia cases are very rare.
However, it is important to know the symptoms, early treatment is vital.

Symptoms

• High temperature – above 99.5 ° F/37.5 ° C.
• extreme sleepiness – Difficulty waking the baby.
• Headache.
• Looking expression
• Aversion to bright lights
• Rigidity in the neck
• Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing.
• Trembling.
• Vomiting.
• Purpley-red or rash brown.
• Cold hands and feet.
• Bulging soft spot (fontanelle).
• blemished skin more pale or bluish.
• A shrill or moaning mourn.
• Abnormally rigid body with jerky movements.

A rash usually starts septicemia as purpley-red
brown or punctures in the skin anywhere on the body. To check
If the rash is a sign of septicemia, press a clear glass
against the rash. Other rashes will fade, if not
do what is likely to septicemia.

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