Meningococcal Meningitis

Question: Meningococcal Meningitis? idk if i have Meningococcal Meningitis or not...when i woke up i had a achy neck on the spine to the middle back...my back was achy..i also had a fever, a plugged nose and everytime i blow my nose the *stuffings* are lil clear yellow....ive also had a numbness and tingling feelings throughout my right leg and parts of my hands..also my body these days felt so weak that i just wanted to stay in bed..and 3 days later...i had like a bump, kinda like those on ur face wer u can pop it, a zit? it was kinda like that and it was on the very tip side of my big toe on the right leg..i popped it and it oozed yellow....i then searched up on the internet for achy spines when it lead me to meningitis symptoms and when i read the symptoms, i kinda got worried...idk if that bump on my leg or the tingling feeling had something to do with it, but i dont wanna have to amputate it!! i havent vomit yet of or had any headaches, but idk if all those have to occur to get meningitis..what do u think??i know its deadly, but is there like a cure? possibly a vaccines?!!

Answer: Get it checked out by a doctor, you may have a staff infection, possibly sinusitis, yellow discharge from your nose is a possible sign, headaches also, You should consult a doctor. You may, probably, have a low grade infection.

Question: how does Meningococcal meningitis affect the body to cause the symptoms? hello my question is exactly the what the headline says. i want to no how the bacteria that causes Meningococcal meningitis makes us have the symtoms associated with it. NO THE VIRUS VERSION THE BACTERIA VERSION.

Answer: The nasopharynx is the portal of entry through which the bacteria attach with the help of the pili to the epithelial cells of the mucosa . The organism may form part of the nasal flora without producing any symptoms otherwise they may disseminate from the nasal mucosa into the blood stream producing symptoms of like an upper respiratory tract infection . Fulminant meningococcemia later ensues characterised by high fever , hemorrhagic rash , there may be formation of disseminated intravascular coagulation and circulatory collapse ( waterhouse - friderishchen syndrome ) Meningitis is the most common complication of meningococcemia . It begins with headache , vomiting and stiff neck , and progresses to coma in a few hours . During meningococcemia there is thrombosis of many blood vessels of many organs with perivascular infiltration and petechial hemorrhages . There may be interstitial myocarditis , arthritis , and skin lesion because of this . In meningitis the meninges is acutely inflamed with thrombosis of blood vessels and exudation of polymorphonuclear cells , so the surface of the brain is covered with a thick purulent exufate .

Question: does lipton and luzianne react badly to any ingredients in the meningococcal meningitis tetanus and chickenpox? Vaccines? (i had to finish my question) ok i am suppose to be getting my vaccines to day but i don't no if Lipton tea and Luzianne tea have bad reactions to the ingredients in the meningococcal meningitis vaccine tetanus shot and chicken pox vaccine if they don't do you have proof ps i had both of those teas this morning

Answer: Dear "scared" - By now you should know that there is no published valid information for you to worry about either of the 2 teas having any bad effect or interference with the immunizations you listed.

Question: Where can I find a clinic that has the meningococcal meningitis vaccine? Like a website to use in order to find a nearest one in my area. My doctor does not have it so I need to go somewhere else. Is there a website that does that?

Answer: I don't know of a website, but you might call your local health department to ask. Some health departments actually give vaccines themselves--especially in urban areas. The website for your state health department may have the information you are looking for. The link below lists all state health departments. If it isn't in the website, call them. Since college students are at risk for this kind of meningitis, most college health centers will have the vaccine. If there is a college in your area, and you aren't a student there, you might call to ask where you can get it.

Question: How many shots do you have to take for the meningococcal meningitis shot? Like you know some shots are a series of two or three every six months or something...what about this one?

Answer: Just one.

Question: Does the meningococcal meningitis shot hurt? I have to get it next week. I'm OK with shots, I used to get allergy shots weekly, but is this as bad as a tetanus shot? Does it hurt when they give it to you, or after, or what?

Answer: nope it does not hurt when they give it to you, i had it taken. the place where they give you the shot may be a little sore but thats all. It actually less sore than the gardasil hpv shot i got.

Question: Parents...have you or will you vaccinate your child for Meningococcal Meningitis? I don't know where everyone is from, but where I am from, they are advertising the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine for school age children, and people going to college. I have a 7 year old boy, and was thinking about this vaccine. I am going to talk to his doctor about it, of course, but I was wondering other peoples views on it. I'd like to hear from anyone who has had the vaccine, also those of you who have not, but have opinions on it. Thanks!

Answer: AS a pediatric nurse, I would highly recommend it. It is a disease that is preventable. Too many children have died from this illness.

Question: A guy in my grade just died of Meningococcal meningitis? i am so shocked he went into hospital yesterday and alrady today he has died from it. I am worried now there will be an epidemic of it so should i take precautions and also is it very contagious and will his friends get it?

Answer: Read up on the symptoms and check with your doctor to see if you have received the vaccine for it. If you experience any symptoms of meningitis, go to either your doctor or hospital immediately! The earlier detection and treatment, the better!

Question: Is meningococcal in Australia the same thing as meningitis in the United states? When I went to Australia they were big on meningococcal, and when I search for meningococcal, I get stuff on meningitis. But from what I learned about meningitis in school (long time ago) it didn't seem like what the Australians were saying meningococcal is. So then is there some other connection? or do the different countries just focus on teaching different symptoms? or is it really 2 different things?

Answer: Meningococcal is the organism that is responsible for Meningitis. They are just referring to the organism while we refer to the disease process.

Question: do only kids get Meningococcal meningitis ? are adults safe from this disease? I saw the advertisement on television and it only talks about kids getting it,but I thought adults could get this too?

Answer: Adults can get it and they can die as well from it. I have seen two die from it the past year. Drug companies probably tested the drug on the younger age group, so it can't be advertised for older people.