Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is usually caused by bacteria or viruses (viral meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis). Less common causes include fungi, protozoa, and other parasites. Sometimes certain medications, cancers, or other diseases can inflame the meninges, although such noninfectious cases of meningitis are much rarer.
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Links
- Meningitis Research Foundation
- Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease.
- Arachnoiditis Yahoo Group
- Discussion group for sufferers of inflammation of the arachnoid mater.
- Meningitis Foundation of America
- Information about the organization as well as the disease. Includes FAQs, symptoms, treatment, prevention, recovery and support. Also has a mailing list, newsletter and a survey.
- Meningitis Angels
- Non-profit organisation supporting families affected by bacterial meningitis.
- The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada
- Information about the organization and its mission and events. Includes data about the disease, news and the different types.
- Meningitis Vaccine Project
- Mission is to eliminate epidemic meningitis as a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa through the development, testing, introduction, and widespread use of conjugate meningococcal vaccines. Features press releases and disease information.
- Meningococcal Disease
- From McKinley Health Center an article about meningitis, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and a discussion about vaccines.
- Meningococcal Australia, Inc.
- Find an Australian charitable organisation, established in February 2003, dedicated solely to fighting Meningococcal Disease through education and research and assisting those people whose lives have been ravaged by this terrible disease.
- MedlinePlus: Meningitis
- Directory of news, articles, and factsheets.
- eMedicine: Meningitis
- Dr. Marjorie Lazoff offers a detailed clinical report on its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information on bacterial meningitis diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Bacterial Meningitis Facts
- Discuses the various bacteria that cause the disease, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.
- DrGreene.com
- A Question and Answer discussion about bacterial meningitis explains the causes, treatment, and outcomes, which include loss of hearing, brain damage and even death.
- Viral Meningitis Facts
- Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.
- Medinfo - Meningitis
- Information on the symptoms and signs, what to do and where to go for further information, from Medinfo.co.uk
- The McKenzie Meningitis Foundation
- Promotes education and awareness of a vaccine-preventable disease.
- Meningitis Trust
- Information about meningitis and meningococcal disease, what research is taking place and what support is offered to sufferers by this global charity.
- Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Facts
- Includes cause, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.
- National Meningitis Association
- A nonprofit organization founded by parents to educate parents, students, health professionals and public policy makers about the dangers of meningococcal disease and vaccination efforts.
- WHO: Meningococcal Disease
- Includes news releases, fact sheets, and articles.
- eMedicine Health - Meningitis in Children
- Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- Arachnoiditis Information and Support
- Explanation of disease and forum aimed at helping.
- Adhesive Arachnoiditis Sufferers QLD Australia
- A.A.S.Q.A focuses on Adhesive Arachnoiditis and is looking to be of help to all who have acquired Arachnoiditis from any medical procedure.
- HealthLink MCW
- Read about Meningococcal disease, which refers to two conditions caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitides. Includes transmission, symptoms and treatment.
- eMedicine Health - Meningitis in Adults
- Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this potentially life-threatening infection of the meninges?the tough layer of tissue that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord.
- Luggage Life
- Provides travel preparation advice and information relating to meningococcal meningitis.
- Lubor Cerva
- List of publications with several hyperlinked fulltexts and photomicrograph documentation on primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in man in the Czech republic and experiments with Naegleria fowleri - the causative agent.
- David Robarts
- A diary the author kept during my wife's hospitalization after contracting meningococcal septicaemia.
