Meningitis by Layla M https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr Bacterial Disease en-us 2021-04-25 16:34:39 UTC 2023-07-08 18:47:52 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Meningitis? lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456558783 "Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord," (CDC). There is a bacterial, fungal, and viral form of meningitis, but bacteria meningitis is most common and will be the focus here.]]> 2021-04-25 16:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456558783 CDC Page for Reference: lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456560724 2021-04-25 16:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456560724 How Is This Caused? lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456585260 It is common for different things to cause this based on the person's age.

  • Newborns: Group B Streptococcus, S. pneumoniae, L. monocytogenes, E. coli
  • Babies and children: S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, H. influenzae type b (Hib), group B Streptococcus
  • Teens and young adults: N. meningitidis, S. pneumoniae
  • Older adults: S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, Hib, group B Streptococcus, L. monocytogenes
Source: About Bacterial Meningitis Infection | CDC
]]> 2021-04-25 16:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456585260 Streptococcus pneumoniae lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456595820 Image of Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common bacteria cause of meningitis. Source: Science Source Stock Photos & Video - Streptococcus Pneumoniae, LM]]> 2021-04-25 17:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456595820 Symptoms lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456601031 There is a characteristic sudden onset of fever, headache, and stiff neck. It is also common to experience nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and confusion.]]> 2021-04-25 17:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456601031 Further Complications lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456605861 If not treated right away, bacterial meningitis can lead to brain damage, hearing loss, learning disabilities, and even death.]]> 2021-04-25 17:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456605861 Fun Fact! lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456608409 If you've ever heard of or watched the TV show "Switched At Birth" (my favorite show), one of the main characters is a girl who went deaf at age 3 due to meningitis that wasn't treated early enough. Going deaf at a young age caused her and her family's life to change forever.]]> 2021-04-25 17:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456608409 Diagnosis & Prevention lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456616428 Diagnosis is done by analyzing a blood sample or a spinal cord fluid sample for a strain of the bacteria.
The best prevention is vaccines! Many people receive a vaccine for this within their first year of life, at age 11-12, and possibly again at age 16-18.]]> 2021-04-25 17:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456616428 Treatment lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456630343 Meningitis is most often treated with antibiotics such as Cefotaxime or Ceftriaxone. It is important that it is treated early to prevent further complications.]]> 2021-04-25 17:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456630343 Recent Success lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456661519 It has been an area of interest to be able to diagnose meningitis faster since the symptoms become very bad, very quickly. A recent research paper in PubMed, "Acute bacterial meningitis in adults," discusses advancement in using PCR and genetic sequencing to diagnose meningitis within a day or two. ]]> 2021-04-25 17:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456661519 Figure from PubMed lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456670269 Here is a figure showing mechanistic pathways in the pathogenesis of bacterial meningitis.]]> 2021-04-25 17:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456670269 Featured Scientist lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456673451 Dr. Fiona McGill, University of Liverpool
Fiona McGill - Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences - University of Liverpool]]> 2021-04-25 17:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456673451 Infographic lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456692818 Source: INFOGRAPHIC: Be on the lookout for meningitis | Rekord East]]> 2021-04-25 17:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456692818 Informational Video lmlm46060 https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456699985 2021-04-25 17:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lmlm46060/dnj5jrf9wpw0ojxr/wish/1456699985