Causes of Meningitis

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Lamictal can cause aseptic meningitis: FDA

news-medical.net — “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned that the drug Lamictal (lamotrigine), approved to treat seizures and bipolar disorder, can cause aseptic meningitis, an inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord not caused by bacterial infection.The agency is working with the drug's manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, to update the prescribing information and patient medication guide to include this risk.View full resource at news-medical.net

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FDA warns Lamictal can cause aseptic meningitis

news-medical.net — “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned that the drug Lamictal (lamotrigine), approved to treat seizures and bipolar disorder, can cause aseptic meningitis, an inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord not caused by bacterial infection.The agency is working with the drug's manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, to update the prescribing information and patient medication guide to include this risk.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Treatment With Naturally Occuring Protein Prevents And Reverses Brain Damage Caused By Meningitis

medicalnewstoday.com — “A team of researchers at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), along with colleagues from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and the Universite Auvergne, France,View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Treatment with naturally occurring protein prevents and reverses brain damage caused by meningitis

physorg.com — “This bacterium, Escherichia coli K1, is the most common cause of meningitis in premature infants and the second most common cause of the disease in newborns. 'The ineffectiveness of antibiotics in treating newborns with meningitis and the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria require ...View full resource at physorg.com

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Vaccine offers '80 per cent protection' against main cause of meningitis - Health News, Health & Families - The Independent

independent.co.uk — “The scourge of meningitis, which kills scores of children and maims hundreds more in Britain every year, could be virtually eliminated thanks to a recent medical breakthrough.View full resource at independent.co.uk

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kidshealth.org — “Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is treatable, but it can be serious, so it's important to know the symptoms and get prompt diagnosis and treatment.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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New understanding on meningitis cause

news-medical.net — “A specific protein on the surface of a common bacterial pathogen allows the bacteria to leave the bloodstream and enter the brain, initiating the deadly infection known as meningitis. The new finding, which may guide development of improved vaccines to protect those most vulnerable, including young infants and the elderly, is now available online in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Meningitis and meningococcal meningitis information - meningitis.com

meningitis.com — “Meningococcal meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria. There are different types of meningitis and this site is focused on meningococcal meningitis. Get more information about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of meningitis at meningitis.comView full resource at meningitis.com

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Poor Clinical Outcome for Meningitis Caused by Haemophilus influenzae Serotype A Strains Containing the IS1016-... http://bit.ly/cTArt6 #ID

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Novartis vaccine shields against meningitis cause | Reuters

reuters.com — “ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis AG's Bexsero vaccine helps protect toddlers against the most common cause of meningitis when used as a booster, the Swiss drugmaker said on Thursday, giving its meningitis franchiseView full resource at reuters.com

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reuters.com — “ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis AG's Bexsero vaccine helps protect toddlers against the most common cause of meningitis when used as a booster, the Swiss drugmaker said on Thursday, giving its meningitis franchiseView full resource at reuters.com

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Novartis vaccine shields against meningitis cause | Reuters

reuters.com — “ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis AG's Bexsero vaccine helps protect toddlers against the most common cause of meningitis when used as a booster, the Swiss drugmaker said on Thursday, giving its meningitis franchiseView full resource at reuters.com

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Novartis vaccine shields against meningitis cause | Reuters

reuters.com — “ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis AG's Bexsero vaccine helps protect toddlers against the most common cause of meningitis when used as a booster, the Swiss drugmaker said on Thursday, giving its meningitis franchiseView full resource at reuters.com

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FDA says no cause for alarm on vaccines for meningitis and pneumonia

news-medical.net — “According to US health officials there are no reports that arouse new safety concerns over two children--™s vaccines that have been suspended in Japan following the deaths of four babies.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Meningitis Ruled Out as Cause of WV Student's Death

whsv.com — “The Monongalia County Health Department says lab tests have ruled out a highly contagious form of meningitis in the death of a 16-year-old high school student.View full resource at whsv.com

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