Meningitis b treatment

Meningitis is an inflammation that occurs in the meninges, the membrane or the membranes lining the brain and nerves Tunjang.Meningitis can be caused by various organisms such as viruses, bacteria or fungi that spread into the blood and move into the brain fluid.

A. SYMPTOMS

Common symptoms commonly presented by meningitis patients over the age of 2 years are fever, headache and stiffness of neck muscles lasting for hours or felt for 2 days. Other signs and symptoms are photophobia (fear / avoidance of bright light), phonophobia (fear / disturbance in a loud voice), nausea, vomiting, often visibly confused, distress to awaken from sleep, even unconsciousness.

In infants symptoms and signs of meningitis may be very difficult to recognize, but generally the baby will appear weak and quiet (inactive), trembling, vomiting and reluctant to breastfeed.

B. HANDLING & TREATMENT

If there are signs and symptoms of these symptoms, then as soon as the patient is taken to the hospital to get an intensive health care. Physical examination, labratory examination including blood tests (electrolytes, liver and kidney function, and complete blood), and X-ray examination (lung) will assist the team of doctors in diagnosing the disease. While the examination is very important if the patient has suspected meningitis is examination Lumbar puncture (examination of fluid membranes of the brain).

If on the basis of the examination the patient is diagnosed as meningitis, intravenous administration of the antibiotic is a good measure to ensure healing and to reduce or avoid the risk of complications. Antibiotics given to patients depending on the type of bacteria found.

As for some antibiotics that are often prescribed by doctors in cases of meningitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis include Cephalosporin (ceftriaxone or cefotaxime). While meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria will be given Ampicillin, Vancomycin and Carbapenem (meropenem), Chloramphenicol or Ceftriaxone.

Treatment or other therapy is leading to the symptoms that arise, such as headaches and fever (paracetamol), shock and seizures (diazepam) and so forth.

C. PREVENTION OF MENINGITIS DISEASES

Meningitis caused by a virus can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing, kissing, sharing meals 1 spoon, using a shared toothbrush and smoking alternately in one stick. So for those of you who know colleagues or around anyone who has meningitis this type should be careful. Hand wash before eating and after general ketoilet, holding a pet. Maintaining your body's stamina by eating nutritious and exercising regularly is very good to avoid various diseases.

Vaccine immunization (vaccine) Meningitis is an appropriate action especially in areas known to be susceptible to epidemic meningitis, as for vaccine (vaccine) which has been known as the prevention of meningitis include:

• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
• Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7)
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV)
• Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4)

D. CAUSE

Bacteria that can cause meningitis attacks include:
1. Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).
These bacteria are the most common cause of meningitis in infants or children. This type of bacteria also can cause infection pneumonia, ear and nasal cavity (sinus).

2. Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus).
This bacterium is the second largest cause after Streptococcus pneumoniae, Meningitis occurs due to infection of the upper respiratory tract which later bacteria into the bloodstream.

3. Haemophilus influenzae (haemophilus).
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a type of bacteria that can also cause meningitis. This type of virus as the cause of upper respiratory infections, the inner ear and sinusitis. Vaccine (Hib vaccine) has been shown to decrease the number of cases of meningitis caused by this type of bacteria.

4. Listeria monocytogenes (listeria).
This is one type of bacteria that can also cause meningitis. These bacteria can be found in many places, in dust and in contaminated food. This food is usually a type of cheese, hot dogs and meat sandwiches where these bacteria come from local animals (pet).

5. Other bacteria that can also cause meningitis are Staphylococcus aureus (bacteria usually present in the upper respiratory tract and skin / pathology conditions, including ulcers, acne, pneumonia,