Rapid Test Detects Viral Meningitis
Molecular biology test quickly detects presence of viral meningitis FDA cleared for marketing in March 2007 a test that uses molecular biology to quickly detect the presence of viral meningitis. When used in combination with other laboratory ... [... more]
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Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Acute bacterial meningitis is rapidly developing inflammation of the subarachnoid space (located within the layers of tissue covering the brain and spinal cord) that is caused by bacteria. Older children and adults develop a stiff neck, usually ... [... more]
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Viral ("Aseptic") Meningitis FAQs in Spanish
Viral Meningitis >Viral "Aseptic" Meningitis FAQs in Spanish La meningitis es una enfermedad en la cual hay inflamación del tejido que cubre el cerebro y la médula espinal. La meningitis aséptica o viral, que es el tipo [... more]
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Use of Meningitis Vaccine in Persons with Cochlear Implants
Cochlear Implants and Meningitis Vaccination: Fact Sheet for General Public The CDC and FDA, in partnership with state health departments, have recently completed an investigation that found children with cochlear implants have a higher chance of ... [... more]
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Causes of Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is treatable, but it can be serious, so it's important to know the symptoms and get prompt diagnosis and treatment. Meningitis is an inflammation of the ... [... more]
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Meningitis
 An inflammation of the brain or membranes of the nervous system, meningitis is a potentially deadly disease that comes in two main forms: one caused by a virus and one caused by bacteria.Each holds almost 150 pages of information charting not only the [... more]
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FDA Clears Rapid Test for Meningitis
The Xpert EV test, when used in combination with other laboratory tests, will help physicians distinguish between viral meningitis and the less-common, but more severe, version of meningitis caused by bacteria. Meningitis is an infection of the ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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Meningitis vaccine: Can infants get it?
There are meningitis vaccines, but not all are appropriate for infants. My 8-month-old son may have been exposed to bacterial meningitis. He is current on all of his immunizations, including flu shots. Should he also receive the meningitis ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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