Meningitis

“Severe neck pain can indicate a potentially life-threatening condition, such as meningitis, encephalitis or a subarachnoid hemorrhage.”

“...(causes of eosinophilic meningitis).  Amoebae usually move around in water and take in food by extending pseudopods.”

“...Diagnosis will therefore usually be made based on the presence of eosinophilic meningitis and history of exposure to snail hosts...”

“...Bad bacteria not only cause infected wounds, but also illnesses such as pneumonia, certain sexually-transmitted diseases such as syphilis, and tuberculosis, salmonella, and meningitis.  Antibiotics are highly effective against all of these...”

“...Possible complications include bone and joint lesions, encephalitis, infective endocarditis, meningitis.”

“...gingivitis, gonorrhea*, gum recession, halitosis, hay fever*, hemorrhoids*, hepatitis, herpes, impetigo*, keratitis, leprosy, lupus, Lyme disease, lymphangitis*, malaria, Meniere's disease*, meningitis*, moles, ophthalmology, parvo virus*, pleurisy, pneumonia, prostate enlargement, pruritus – anal and other, psoriasis and skin rashes*, rheumatism, rhinitis*, ringworm*, rosacea, seborrhea...”

“...Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) is another bacterium which causes infections such as epiglottitis and meningitis in children...”

“...When a doctor suspects CJD, the first concern is to rule out treatable forms of dementia such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or chronic meningitis.  A neurological examination will be performed or the doctor may seek consultation with other physicians...”

“It is often difficult to diagnose Sarcoidosis as signs may mimic diabetes, hypopituitarism, optic neuritis, meningitis, tumors, or other neurologic disorders.”

“...Symptoms include lethargy, confusion, coma, and symptoms of meningitis (stiff neck, headache, and vomiting)...”

“Meningitis can cause sensorineural hearing loss.”

“Nervous system effects, including hearing loss, meningitis, seizures or psychiatric disorders (for example, dementia, depression, psychosis) are possible signs of sarcoidosis.”

“...Symptoms of disseminated histoplasmosis include ... central nervous system dysfunction; typically an infection in the form of meningitis...”

“...If left untreated, within a few weeks to months, complications, such as meningitis, facial palsy, or heart abnormalities may occur...”

“Meningitis is an infection of the lining (meninges) and the fluid that cover the outside of the brain and spinal cord...”

“...Severe complications are rare but mumps can cause hearing loss, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), and inflammation of the coverings of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis).  Swelling of the testicles (orchitis) occurs in 15-25% of infected males...”

“It is often difficult to diagnose Sarcoidosis as signs may mimic diabetes, hypopituitarism, optic neuritis, meningitis, tumors, or other neurologic disorders.”

“...Complications can include ... Meningitis...”

“...Viral infections that can cause pericarditis include common cold or flu viruses, meningitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, glandular fever, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS...”

“...However, the 'type b' strain of the bacterium can cause severe illness such as meningitis and epiglottitis...”

“...Known causes include: Illegal drug use (e.g. cannabis, LSD); infections (e.g. meningitis); brain tumors; epilepsy; head injuries...”

“...Skin rashes can also be early indicators of a number of serious – even life-threatening – diseases, among them, meningitis, Lyme disease, typhoid fever, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever...”

“...This test also can test whether you have meningitis, an infection that can cause similar symptoms: a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid is removed from your back and is examined to see if it contains blood...”

“...Complications include ... meningitis...”

“...Blacks have a 5 times higher risk of developing meningitis than whites; Filipinos have a 10 times higher risk of developing meningitis than whites...”

“...More severe forms of disease may be called West Nile encephalitis or West Nile meningitis, depending on where it spreads...”