What is mengiocal miningitis and what dose it do? oh im not quite sure i spelt that right

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oh i dont have it im just curious

Answer 1

Meningicoccal Meningitis is a bacterial illness that causes swelling in the brain and spinal cord, and poisions the blood (septecemia). It is very hard to catch and treat as its symptoms appear like the flu, but can kill the patient within 24 hours.



Fast Facts:

Meningococcal disease fast factsAs many as 1 in 10 people who get meningococcal disease die

from it.

Up to 1 in 5 survivors suffer brain damage, amputations, kidney damage, and more.3

The disease progresses so quickly that it can kill a healthy child in just 24 hours.

Diagnosing meningococcal disease is difficult because its early symptoms are very similar to the flu (influenza).

Adolescents and young adults are at increased risk of getting meningococcal disease.

Answer 2

My daughter had meningitis when she was 8. She had a fever of 104 and had to be in the hospital for 10 days with an I.V. of strong antibiotics to cure it.   The website below will give you all the information you need.