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- Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Meningitis is an infection and swelling, called inflammation, of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord These membranes are called meninges The inflammation from meningitis most often triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis in the United States Bacteria, parasites and fungi also can cause
- Meningitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Spot the signs and understand the treatment options for meningitis, an infection that has several possible causes
- Meningitis: Inflammation of membranes around your brain and spinal cord
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord The swelling from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck
- Meningococcal vaccine (intramuscular route) - Mayo Clinic
The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease Meningococcal infection can cause life-threatening illnesses, including meningococcal meningitis, which affects the brain, and meningococcemia, which affects the blood
- Listeria infection - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
The germs that cause a listeria infection also can spread through the blood and into the brain and spinal cord If this happens, you might have: Fever and chills Flu-like symptoms such as muscle aches and fatigue Diarrhea or an upset stomach Headache Stiff neck Confusion or changes in alertness Loss of balance Seizures
- Can Meningococcal Meningitis cause Parkinsons? - Mayo Clinic Connect
The relationship between bacterial meningitis and the "neuronal damage caused by bacterial pathogen may, in the long-term, influence the onset of neurodegenerative disorders", like Parkinson's, is still being studied
- Hydrocephalus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
An infection can cause swelling in the brain tissues of an unborn baby Other causes at any age Hydrocephalus also can develop later in life due to health issues or injuries These may include: Brain or spinal cord tumors Infections in the brain or spinal cord, such as meningitis or mumps Bleeding in the brain caused by a stroke or head injury
- Meningococcal vaccine (intramuscular route, subcutaneous route)
Meningococcal infection can cause life-threatening illnesses, such as meningococcal meningitis, which affects the brain, and meningococcemia, which affects the blood
- Mononucleosis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Causes The most common cause of mononucleosis is the Epstein-Barr virus, but other viruses also can cause similar symptoms This virus is spread through saliva, and you may catch it from kissing or from sharing food or drinks Although the symptoms of mononucleosis are uncomfortable, the infection resolves on its own without long-term effects
- Brain shunt - Mayo Clinic
A brain shunt is a long-term device used to drain excess fluid from the brain to another part of the body, relieving pressure caused by fluid buildup
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