What is meningoencephalitis?
When an infectious agent, such as a virus, fungus or bacteria, enters the body, the immune system usually sends white blood cells to face the infection. The result is often inflammation in the affected area, characterized by pain, swelling and redness. Inflammation that occurs in brain tissues is generally called encephalitis, and when affecting the membrane covering the spinal cord and brain, it is referred to as meningitis. When meningitis and encephalitis are present, the condition is often referred to as meningoencephalitis or sometimes encephalomeningitis.
Meningoencephalitis is often associated with several other conditions. These include viral infections such as measles, west nile fever and rabies. Measles are commonly seen in children and are usually characterized by rashes all over the body. Rabies are often transmitted by the bite of infected wild and domesticated animals. West nile fever is closed by bite of infected mosquitoes.
Examples of bacterial infections that can also lead to meningoencEpalitis are lymph disease and pontiac fever. Lyme's disease is usually transmitted by the bite of infected ticks. Pontiac bacteria often benefit from water sources such as pools and showers, and can infect individuals exposed to these water sources.
Infections by the naegleria fowleri commonly lead to a state known as the primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). It is a rare but often devastating disease that causes death several days after exposure to the parasite. Quick diagnosis and treatment are often necessary in the treatment of patients with PAM.
signs of meningoencephalitis include fever, neck muscles, headache and vomiting. Many patients have also experienced seizures, behavior changes, a change in consciousness and EMORY MZTRAT during infection. Some may occur with partial paralysis of the arms and legs. In infants, fontanel can be demolished, a soft areaI, which can be felt in the baby's head.
doctors usually diagnose their patients who based on their history, symptoms and neurological and physical examinations. Diagnostic tests such as blood tests, urine test and cerebrospinal fluid analysis (CSF), fluid contained inside the spinal cord and brain may also be performed. To detect inflammation in the brain, computer tomography (CT), as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can be performed.
treatment often depends on the infectious agent causing meningoencephalitis. Antiviral drugs or antibiotics are usually administered in cases of viral or bacterial infections. Other medicines are also often administered to relieve pain and swelling in the brain. In hospital F it is often necessary to reduce serious cases of meningoencephalitis or intravenous drug administration and patient monitoring.