www.healthydailymail.com Inflammatory diseases of the brain (meningitis) caused by bacteria Haemophyllus influenzae type B or Hib bacteria called B is the commonest cause cause of meningitis in children aged less than five years. These high-risk disease, cause of death in infants. When cured too, not least that cause defects in children.
Meningitis is not new diseases in the world of health. But until today, the victim-which generally toddlers (infants under five years) -Fixed there. As is known, meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. The cause of meningitis itself manifold, namely viruses and bacteria. Meningitis occurs when bacteria invade into malignant coupled with the condition of the child's immune system is not good, then he gets into the blood stream, continues to the lining of the brain. Well, when it attacks the lining of the brain (meninges) and an infection then it is called as meningitis.
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'' Meningitis attack the lining of the brain. It should be noted, different brain cells with the cells found in other body parts. If skin cells for example, when scratched to cause injury though, after a long time to form new cells and in a few days already can be recovered. Not so with the brain cells, '' said dr. Hindra Irawan Satari, Sp.A (K), MTroPaed, consultant pediatrician, Division of Infectious and Tropical Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of medicine-RSCM, Jakarta.
If the damaged brain cells, he can not can not form new cells or berekontruksi. In contrast, the brain cells will die, but the brain is the center of vision, hearing, movement, etc.
The cause of meningitis also vary, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. However, in Indonesia itself meningitis is generally caused by bacteria and viruses.
* Bacterial Meningitis
Kenneth Wener, MD, a physician of the division of infectious diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, USA, said that meningitis caused by bacteria very dangerous. '' Bacterial meningitis is very membutuhan medical treatment, therefore the child to be taken to hospital for treatment. Bacteria that can cause meningitis include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), Listeria monocytogenes, and many more, '' he said in MedlinePlus website.
* Viral Meningitis
Actually it could be categorized as a relatively mild illness. Symptoms are similar to regular flu and likely to heal by itself. '' Viral meningitis can usually recover without medical assistance, while bacterial meningitis is very dangerous.
In addition to causing death, can also cause brain damage, '' said Wener. However, to be safe, you should still consult with a specialist. Meanwhile, according to Mary L. Gavin, MD, a physician of the Division of General Pediatrics, Alfred I. duPont Hospital, Wilmington, there are many types of viruses that cause viral meningitis. Among them are enteroviruses. Like a virus, it can spread through saliva, feces, and snot. '' That is why the habit of washing hands after coming out of the shower and after sneezing is very important, '' said Galvin in kidshealth.org.
Cryptococcus Meningitis
A type of meningitis caused by the fungus Cryptococcus. Generally, this type of fungus enters the body when breathing dust or vapor from dried bird droppings.
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