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Meningitis
Meningitis is the inflammation of
the coverings of the brain which are known as meninges. Viral meningitis
is sometimes also referred to as aseptic meningitis. Rarely, meningitis
may also be caused by certain medications which cause inflammation of
the meninges.
The bacteria and viruses causing meningitis are
fairly common and can be found to affect any part of the body from where
they can then travel to the meninges. Most commonly, they come from the
respiratory tract.
It is the viral meningitis
which is more common than bacterial meningitis but the latter is more
dangerous as it can cause potentially life-threatening symptoms. In
fact, bacterial meningitis can affect teenagers, college students and
also newborns. The symptoms of viral meningitis are often confused with
those of the common flu. It can occur in people of all ages although it
is more common in children.
Also people who have weak immune
systems or who haven't received proper immunization for common bacterial
and viral infections are more at risk of developing meningitis.
The
prevention for meningitis includes taking all the vaccines and
protecting yourself from bacteria and viruses as much as possible by
maintaining hygiene. Maintaining hygiene can be as simple as washing
your hands properly before and after meals and after you visit the wash
room. Avoid close contact with someone who is obviously ill and do not
share your personal belongings with infected people to avoid the spread
of germs.
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