Causes of Viral Meningitis

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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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Viral Meningitis: eMedicine Neurology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Viral meningitis is inflammation of the leptomeninges as a manifestation of CNS infection. Viral names the causative agent, and the term meningitis implies lack of parenchymal and spinal cord involvement (otherwise called encephalitis and myelitis, respectively). ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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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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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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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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Viral infection likely to encourage pneumonia spread

news-medical.net — “Bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis are only able to spread when individuals are infected with flu, says a scientist reporting at the Society for General Microbiology's Spring Conference in Harrogate. The work could have implications for the management of influenza pandemics and could help reduce incidence of pneumococcal infections in very young children, who are more susceptible to disease.View full resource at news-medical.net

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CBC News - Health - Viral meningitis cases rise in Edmonton

cbc.ca — “Alberta Health Services is telling people to be more careful about hygiene because of an increase in viral meningitis cases in the Edmonton area.View full resource at cbc.ca

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Alberta Health Services sees spike in viral meningitis cases in Edmonton area. http://bit.ly/cRixPa #HealthMap

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NH teen dies after contracting viral meningitis - Boston.com

boston.com — “School officials say a New Hampshire teenager has died at a Boston hospital from complications from viral meningitis.View full resource at boston.com

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Viral meningitis cases rise in Edmonton - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “Alberta Health Services is telling people to be more careful about hygiene because of an increase in viral meningitis cases in the Edmonton area. (Source: CBC | Health)View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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NH teen dies after contracting viral meningitis - GreenwichTime

greenwichtime.com — “LONDONDERRY, N.H. (AP) â" School officials say a New Hampshire teenager has died at a Boston hospital from complications from viral meningitis. State Public Health Director Dr. Jose Montero tells the station that tests are being done to determine the exact type of viral meningitis the girl contracted but added there's no reason to believe anyone else is at risk.View full resource at greenwichtime.com

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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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