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Child With Menengitis

A child has been reported to have been infected by menengitis the child was first notices to have photophobia can you save him?



Facts

Most people get the vaccine shortly after birth

some causes may be

Meningitis is most commonly caused by bacterial and viral infection
Viral Meningitis is caused by
Enterovirus class viruses
Coxsackie viruses
Echo viruses
Other type of viruses which can cause meningitis include
West Nile virus
Influenza, HIV
Herpes virus, etc
Most viral meningitis resolves without specific treatment.
Bacterial meningitis is caused by bacterial infection. This is contagious and deadly. Most common types of bacterial species that cause bacterial meningitis are
Streptococcus pneumonia – causes pneumococcal meningitis
Neisseria mengitidis – causes meningococcal meningitis
Listeria monocytogens
Haemophilus Influenza
Bacterial and viral meningitis can spread through coughing, sneezing and sharing utensils, etc. Spread can be prevented by covering mouth while coughing and sneezing. Avoiding contact with sick people- particularly if you have an immune problem (for example due to medications or chemotherapy is strongly recommended).
The risk factors include:
Age - Children below 5 years are more prone to develop viral meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is common in below 20 years of age.
Pregnancy
Weakened immune system
Skipping vaccinations

p.s i copy pasted cos im lazy :)