What Causes 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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kidshealth.org — “You may be wondering what the deal is with meningitis because you've heard frightening stuff about meningitis outbreaks in the news.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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teenshealth.org — “You may be wondering what the deal is with meningitis because you've heard frightening stuff about meningitis outbreaks in the news.View full resource at teenshealth.org

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Meningitis. Do You Know What to Look For?

bukisa.com — “I don--™t know a huge amount about meningitis, but today when we were told my sweet little niece has suspected meningitis it was a bit of a shock.View full resource at bukisa.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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Meningitis on #MDlinx

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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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Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Septicemia and Meningitis Caused by Klebsiella in a Low-Birth-Weight Newborn - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “This low-birthweight baby presented with multiple systemic infections. What was the optimal antibiotic therapy in this complex case? Journal of Medical Case ReportsView full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Septicemia and Meningitis Caused by Klebsiella in a Low-Birth-Weight Newborn: This low-b... http://t.co/s1ECWAN

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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 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 News: FDA says no cause for alarm on vaccines for meningitis and pneumonia: According to US health of... http://bit.ly/hMCdSI

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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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