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There are also 122 other patients on treatment and 433 people have joined each other to form 12 associations of people living with HIV/AIDS," Dr Issah told the students. The HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the region is 3.3 per cent while that of Wa Municipality is 5.8 per cent, a sentinel survey carried out in 2007 between September and October indicated. Dr Issah indicated that tuberculosis posed a big challenge in diagnosis and treatment due to lack of laboratories and equipment in some of the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
U.S. 'Super Bugs' Invading South America Nov 14, 2008
Some patients also experienced death of tissue surrounding bones, bacteria in the bloodstream and meningitis, and 20 percent of the patients died. The MRSA infections were treatable with common antistaphylococcal antibiotics, although 40 percent were resistant to tetracycline. (Science Daily)
Meningitis outbreak claims 10 lives in GhanaAccra, Ghana (PANA) - An outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM)in the Ashanti Region of Ghana has claimed 10 lives, medical andpolitical officials confirmed on Friday. 14/11/2008 Full Text... Nov 14, 2008
Meningitis outbreak claims 10 lives in Ghana. Meningitis outbreak claims 10 lives in Ghana ... Accra, Ghana (PANA) - An outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Ashanti Region of Ghana has claimed 10 lives, medical and political officials confirmed on Friday. (Panapress.com)
Nurse cleared of virus Nov 14, 2008
A fourth person, a cleaner, had traces of the virus in her body when she died while also afflicted with meningitis. The nurse's condition was confirmed by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and announced on 12 October. (iAfrica.com)
"Mad Cow" outbreak claims 10 lives Nov 13, 2008
Yaw Bronya (Ash), Nov. 12, GNA - Ten persons have been confirmed dead following an epidemic of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM) at Yaw Bronya, a farming community near Ofoase in Asante Akim-South District ... Dr Ahmed Habib, Medical Superintendent of the Juaso District Hospital said the bacteria was commonly found in the meningitis belt in the three Northern Regions, suggesting that it could have been imported into the area, which is a settler community. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Google.org to Help Scientists Forecast Disease Outbreaks Nov 13, 2008
Knowing where to look is critical to effective disease surveillance, and climate has a critical role in determining the distribution in Africa of such epidemic-potential diseases as malaria and meningitis ... MALARIA AND MENINGITIS ... IRI will work in Ethiopia, focusing initially on malaria and meningitis. (allAfrica.com)
Do-gooder seeks same Nov 13, 2008
But unlike a typical boyfriend who might complain about his day at the office, the men Ms. Stern meets on the site text her messages like, "What are the symptoms of meningitis?". Ms. Stern says it is all part of the appeal. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Losing your mind Nov 11, 2008
These conditions include meningitis, HIV/Aids, syphilis, hydrocephalus, brain tumours, metabolic disorders (diseases of the liver, kidneys or pancreas), hormonal disorders (thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands) and hypoxia (poor oxygenation). Dementia can also be caused by exposure to toxic substances, drug reactions (or abuse), chronic alcoholism and nutritional deficiencies (particularly vitamin B deficiencies). (iAfrica.com)
State limits access to 2 free vaccines Nov 8, 2008
When the new policy begins on Jan. 1, two of the newest and most expensive vaccines -- immunizations for girls to prevent cervical cancer and for both boys and girls to prevent meningitis -- will only be offered free to low-income, uninsured or Alaska Native and American Indian children. Other Alaskans will have to rely on health insurance policies to cover the expense, or pay for the vaccines themselves. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vaccines: Separating fact from fiction Nov 8, 2008
There are certain vaccines, including those that protect against meningitis, rotavirus, and pertussis, that he does not recommend delaying for the same reason she gives. However, he willingly offers families the option of postponing hepatitis A and B as well as polio, mainly because these illnesses do not pose the same threat to infants as the others. (CNN -- Health)
Simulator model Nov 8, 2008
She has had breathing difficulties, meningitis, malaria, head trauma and asthma ... Her skin colour can change to blue and even her fontanelle (the soft spot on a baby's head) can bulge and go tense to simulate meningitis. (BBC News -- Science)
Killer virus identified Nov 8, 2008
Here she was treated for a suspected case of meningitis. Her condition deteriorated and she died last Sunday. (iAfrica.com)
Dairy producer denies contamination Nov 7, 2008
The bacteria can, in infants, lead to meningitis, inflammation of the brain's protective membranes, developmental problems and even death. "We tested again and it was clear," Mr McKenna said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
SFDA: Vaccine cleared in E China infant death Nov 7, 2008
BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- China's drug safety authority on Thursday cleared a pneumonia and meningitis vaccine of causing the death of a 4-month-old baby last month ... According to the World Health Organization (WHO) website, Hib is a bacteria that causes meningitis or pneumonia. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pharmacy adds service: Get shots at Medicine Shoppe (2) Nov 6, 2008
In addition to a yearly flu shot, Marla Trepanier said it was important for people to stay up-to-date on other immunizations and other shots, like tetanus, meningitis and hepatitis. "Immunizations are an important part of community-wide health because they protect against preventable diseases," Marla Trepanier said. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
China retaliates: your milk's worse than ours Nov 6, 2008
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said nine tonnes of Ausnutria milk powder, produced by Tatura Milk Industries in Victoria, failed the standard for Enterobacter sakazaki, a bacteria that in infants can cause meningitis, inflammation of the brain's protective membranes, developmental problems and death. Reuters reported that more than 14 tonnes of Pauls milk, produced by Parmalat Australia, a subsidiary of the Italian food giant, also failed a bacteria... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Weather Eye: Could autism be related to the climate? Nov 6, 2008
Scientists at Salford University found that humidity and pollution in the atmosphere together may trigger outbreaks of meningitis. The most infectious type of the disease, meningitis B, is closely linked to weather conditions and poor air quality. (Times Online)
10 Symptoms Not To Ignore Nov 6, 2008
A headache that comes on like a thunderclap, with severe, excruciating pain could be caused by an aneurysm, bleeding in the brain, stroke, blood vessel inflammation, meningitis or a brain tumor. All require immediate medical attention. (Newsmax)
Meningitis often leads to long-term problems Nov 4, 2008
Meningococcus bacteria are the most common cause of meningitis, an infection of the brain and spinal cord. However, the bacteria can also infect the bloodstream and result in septic shock, a potentially fatal condition that occurs when bacteria-related toxins trigger a massive response by the immune system that causes tissue damage and a collapse of the cardiovascular system. (MSNBC -- Health)
21 at Revere Middle treated after meningitis death Nov 4, 2008 New ways to mitigate migraines Nov 4, 2008 Health Officials Prepare To Treat Students Exposed To Meningitis Nov 3, 2008 Houston middle school student dies of meningitis Nov 3, 2008 Infection and Sepsis Nov 2, 2008 Eighth-Grader Dies From Meningitis Nov 2, 2008 Houston middle school student dies from meningitis; school taking precautions Nov 2, 2008 Dad in 'vegan' case gets 15 years Nov 1, 2008 Pneumococcal Vaccine Could Prevent Numerous Deaths, Save Costs During A Flu Pandemic, Model Predicts Nov 1, 2008 Pakistan introduces vaccine to prevent top child killer Nov 1, 2008 Parents warned about baby virus Oct 30, 2008 Want a creepy kick? Check into a deadly hotel Oct 30, 2008 3.4m deaths averted through GAVI-funded immunisation programmesGeneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Some 3.4 million deaths will be avertedin the world's poorest countries through immunisation funded bythe GAVI Alliance between 2000 and 2008, according to new datareleased by the World Health Organization (WHO) and obtained by PANAhere Wednesday. 29/10/2008 Full Text... Oct 29, 2008 UPDATE 1-Wyeth says new form of Prevnar fares well in study Oct 28, 2008 Rotavirus Vaccine a Success Story Oct 28, 2008 Memory Function Varies After Damage To Key Area Of The Brain Oct 28, 2008 Zimbabwe: Two Major Hospitals Hardly Operate Oct 28, 2008 Vaccine slashes diarrheal illness in kids Oct 28, 2008 Teenage athlete dies on birthday Oct 28, 2008 West Nile numbers down Oct 28, 2008 Surprising Success for Childhood Diarrhea Vaccine Oct 27, 2008 Central Catholic player in critical condition Oct 26, 2008 Two babies die after E.coli outbreak at hospital intensive care unit Oct 26, 2008 50% of Doctors Prescribe Placebos Oct 25, 2008 Few Adverse Reactions to Cervical Cancer Vaccine Oct 24, 2008 CDC panel recommends vaccination for smokers Oct 24, 2008 LA sees highest number of infections by West Nile virus Oct 24, 2008 Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Oct 23, 2008 Sandown, NH child diagnosed with meningitis Oct 23, 2008 Biomarkers For Identifying Infant Infections Oct 23, 2008 1 in 4 US teen girls got cervical cancer shot Oct 23, 2008 'No link' between MMR and autism Oct 23, 2008 The Marine Mammal Center begins new leptospirosis study in California Oct 23, 2008 West Nile Virus cases down this year Oct 22, 2008 Baucus holds hearing on health care reform Oct 22, 2008 Steroids Aid Recovery From Pneumonia, Researchers Say Oct 21, 2008 * Outbreak of enterovirus leaves three dead in PRC Oct 21, 2008 Ethiopia: Hunger, Disease Stalk Millions in Drought-Hit Country Oct 21, 2008 Immunization effects reach far Oct 21, 2008 Paying tribute to Carol Marvel, Richard Jones and other bright lights of Lodi Oct 21, 2008 South Africa:Scientists to Test TB Vaccine in Cape Town Oct 20, 2008 Toddler virus flares up again in China, kills three Oct 20, 2008 Research identifies type of vaccine that holds promise in protecting against TB Oct 20, 2008 Mumps a Gen Y pain in the neck Oct 20, 2008 'Silent killer' Oct 19, 2008 UPDATE 2-US calls for new warnings on Genentech skin drug Oct 19, 2008 3m for meningitis tot sent home by out-of-hours GP Oct 19, 2008 Mumps 'making a comeback' Oct 19, 2008 Girl, 9, wins 3.3m medical claim Oct 18, 2008 Safety Issues Prompt FDA Changes to Psoriasis Drug Label Oct 18, 2008 Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Gets FDA Warning Oct 17, 2008 University Says JMU Freshman Is Likely Only Student Infected With Meningitis Oct 17, 2008 King County Job Cuts May Affect Health Care Oct 17, 2008 Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Oct 16, 2008 Local briefs Oct 16, 2008 1 in 4 US teen girls got cervical cancer shot Oct 15, 2008 'No link' between MMR and autism Oct 15, 2008 Teen immunization rates rising Oct 15, 2008 Life without my noisy boy Oct 14, 2008 Immigrant says her deportation will cost taxpayers Oct 14, 2008 SU adopts e-medical records Oct 13, 2008 US Vaccine Use Increased In 2007 Oct 13, 2008 Killer virus identified Oct 13, 2008 Dead husband's sperm use fight Oct 10, 2008 Cervical cancer vaccine reaches quarter of U.S. girls Oct 10, 2008
21 at Revere get antibiotics after meningitis death ... Twelve Revere Middle School students and nine staff members were given preventive antibiotics for meningitis Monday as a precaution after the death Friday of a 13-year-old student ... Her death is Houston's first this year attributed to meningitis. (Houston Chronicle)
Health first this holiday Nov 4, 2008
Other vaccinations that could be considered are: Typhoid, Meningitis and Cholera. "Travellers going to remote areas should also consider getting a rabies vaccination, as post exposure vaccine and rabies immuneglobulin may not necessarily be easy to come by. Rabies is a fatal disease that is transmitted to humans through the saliva of a rabid animal," he says. (iAfrica.com)
Rare, caused by brain tumor, aneurysm, hematoma, infection, hemorrhage or meningitis Symptoms come on suddenly, including pain, lack of balance and behavioral changes. Source. (USA Today)
HOUSTON -- While parents of Paul Revere Middle School students received a somber phone message that an eighth-grader had passed away after a bout with meningitis, the city of Houston's health department readied its response Saturday, KPRC Local 2 reported ... Symptoms for meningitis may include fever, headache, abnormal drowsiness, stiff neck and back, nausea, vomiting and there may or may not be a rash. (Click2Houston, TX)
Video Houston student dies of meningitis Nov. 03, 2008 ... Ana Cortez, 13, died of meningitis on Friday ... Meningitis can be viral or bacterial. (KHOU.com, TX)
Such pathogens induce sepsis when they are present in the bloodstream and come from many possible sources, including but not limited to pneumonia, kidney infection (pyelonephritis), peritonitis, bacterial endocarditis, wound infections, and bacterial meningitis. These infections may occur from the use of medical devices, such as urinary catheters, endotracheal tubes, intravenous catheters, and drainage tubes. (Suite101.com)
HOUSTON -- An eighth-grader died from meningitis on Friday, KPRC Local 2 reported ... It is not known if the student has a contagious form of meningitis, but health officials are taking preventive care by treating it as a bacterial case ... Symptoms of meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck or back, nausea and vomiting. (Click2Houston, TX)
HOUSTON A Grade 8 student at Revere Middle School has passed away from meningitis ... Video Houston middle school student dies from meningitis October 31, 2008 ... Houston ISD also said in their letter that it is not known whether or not Anna's strain of meningitis was the contagious variety. (KHOU.com, TX)
The Parkers later had another child; authorities never charged them in the death of a fifth child, who succumbed to meningitis, allegedly because they did not seek medical care in time. Kimu Parker went to trial in 2007, was found guilty and sentenced to 30 years in prison. (AZCentral -- News)
For manifestations of pneumococcal disease, they included invasive pneumococcal disease (meningitis or bacteremia), all-cause pneumonia and all-cause acute otitis media (ear infections). The model's estimates were based on the 1918 pandemic. (Science Daily)
Hib, a bacterium that can cause deadly meningitis and pneumonia, is one of the top killers of young children in the developing world ... "The government's decision to introduce Hib-containing pentavalent vaccine will protect millions of infants against some of the most dangerous childhood infections, including one of the major causes of pneumonia and meningitis." ... Hib is estimated to cause about 20 percent of life-threatening pneumonia cases, and it is the most common cause of... (EurekAlert!)
But the poll showed only one in 10 parents were aware of this with half believing meningitis was the biggest risk. In the most serious RSV cases, children can develop bronchitis or pneumonia and - albeit very rarely - die. (BBC News -- UK)
Did he die of syphilis, or cerebral meningitis resulting from an ear infection. Did he willingly join the Catholic faith, or was he dragooned into accepting last rites by pushy priests. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The Hib bacterium can cause severe infections such as meningitis and pneumonia. DTP3 coverage and yellow fever vaccine are also showing continued increases. (Panapress.com)
The experimental product is designed to protect against 13 serotypes -- or forms -- of a bacterium called streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) that can cause an array of diseases, ranging from ear infections to pneumonia and meningitis. Prevnar, introduced in 2000 for infants and young children and expected to garner 2008 sales approaching $2. (Reuters)
Bacterial meningitis is one frightening illness. The infection moves so fast, it can kill within days. (WebMD)
Damage to the medial temporal lobe due to illnesses such as Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Meningitis and Alzheimer's disease, can cause loss of memories acquired prior to brain damage known as retrograde amnesia - and an inability to acquire new long-term memories known as anterograde amnesia. However, scientists are unsure of the exact role of the hippocampus. (Science Daily)
Tinarwo's son, four-year-old Edmond, had been referred to the hospital from a local clinic with suspected meningitis. He looked very weak and wasted. (allAfrica.com)
Also at the conference, scientists reported that a new version of Wyeth s Prevnar vaccine seems to better protect kids against germs that cause pneumonia, meningitis and ear infections, but whether it makes it onto the market before dangerous strains become a big problem remains to be seen. Scientists have been retooling Prevnar, which came on the market in 2000 and is advised for children under age 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Thinking she might have meningitis, the doctor sent Cody to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. From there she was sent to the pediatric unit of St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York, where doctors prepared to operate and she was listed in critical condition, Wilson said. (NJ.com -- Times)
With one in 150, the virus attacks the nervous system, causing encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and meningitis (an inflammation of the membrane surrounding the spinal cord and brain). It also can cause inflammation of the brain and membrane surrounding it, meningoencephalitis. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Also at the conference, scientists reported that a new version of Wyeth's Prevnar vaccine seems to better protect kids against germs that cause pneumonia, meningitis and ear infections, but whether it makes it onto the market before dangerous strains become a big problem remains to be seen ... Also at the conference, scientists reported that a new version of Wyeth's Prevnar vaccine seems to better protect kids against germs that cause pneumonia, meningitis and ear infections, but whether it mA... (Fox News)
Mr. Fleming, who nearly died of bacterial meningitis years ago, spoke with Kyle's parents at the hospital yesterday. "I told his parents that 14 years ago they told my parents that I might have only two hours to live," Mr. Fleming said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Babies can be infected during childbirth when they pass through the birth canal, and E.coli can cause urinary tract infections, blood poisoning, meningitis, or pneumonia in newborns. ESBL is produced by four per cent of the 17,400 cases of E.coli picked up in the UK every year, and is usually associated with urinary tract infections in older people. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Even after a meningitis vaccination, experts stress knowing the diseases early warning signs is critical. Youre probably familiar with the principles of Pilates. (WebMD)
Eleven of the deaths were traced to diseases such as diabetes or meningitis and unrelated to the vaccine, while the others were being investigated or did not provide enough information to assess, the CDC said. GlaxoSmithKline has an HPV vaccine called Cervarix, which is used mostly in Europe. (MEDLINEplus)
It can also infect blood and the lining of the brain, causing meningitis. Studies have shown that the vaccine is effective at preventing those infections, Jackson said. (Los Angeles Times)
Elderly people or those with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to West Nile virus, which can cause fever, encephalitis or meningitis. Most people in good health who contract the virus do not show any symptoms and recover quickly, Saviskas said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infection, known as sepsis; it kills up to 5,000 Americans every year. One in Three Adults are Not Concerned about Spreading Illness to Their Friends, Family Members and Co-Workers. (Pekin Times, IL)
00002F42 SANDOWN, N.H. (AP) -- Health officials say a Sandown, New Hampshire, second-grader has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. A letter has been sent home to parents with children attending Sandown North Elementary School alerting them to the diagnosis. (Concord Monitor)
7, 2008) A new blood test may help detect serious bacterial infections (such as meningitis and bloodstream infections) in infants with fevers that have no clear cause -- and may spare many infants from. (Feb. (Science Daily)
About 32 percent of teenagers got a recommended meningitis shot, up from 12 percent in a 2006 survey. Also, 30 percent got another relatively new shot, one that guards against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Japan withdrew MMR after concerns that the strain of mumps vaccine it contained was linked to cases of meningitis, and replaced it with single vaccines. MMR take-up had fallen steadily in the years prior to its removal. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
If not treated, the patient can develop kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure, and respiratory distress. The Marine Mammal Center advises beach goers and their dogs to stay away from marine mammals they may encounter on beaches and to call the Center's 24-hour response line at (415) 289-SEAL should they come across any marine mammal in distress. (EurekAlert!)
The health department said West Nile Virus led to two hospitalizations and one case of either meningitis or encephalitis this year, but there were no deaths. One person died from the virus last year. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Foster spoke with the authority of someone who was forced into bankruptcy by her daughter's bout with spinal meningitis. Even now, she works full time but can't afford insurance. (Missoulian, MT)
Unlike the anabolic steroids used to bulk up muscle, corticosteroids are often used to treat inflammation related to infectious diseases, such as bacterial meningitis. Used against other infectious diseases, however, steroid therapy has been shown to be ineffective or even harmful. (Science Daily)
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood illness, but the outbreaks in China have been linked with enterovirus 71, which can cause a severe form of the disease characterized by high fever, paralysis and meningitis. Meanwhile, health experts said chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart and respiratory diseases were ticking time bombs in China, adding that Chinese must cut their intake of fatty foods and salt, stop smoking and start exercising. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Meningitis epidemics occurred in three districts, and 50 measles outbreaks were recorded until July, all of which were controlled through mass vaccinations. Malaria, influenza, polio and Rift Valley Fever remain threats. (allAfrica.com)
But not every parent welcomes the new state law that makes it mandatory for preschoolers to get a flu shot and a pneumococcal vac cine (a vaccine against a bacterial infection common in young children that is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis). Parents who oppose mandatory vaccines say the state is taking away their right to decide what is best for their children's health by adding four more injections to an already long list. (NJ.com -- Times)
It was her quick action with the right medicine that saved first son from catching full-blown meningitis. One more instance of meeting people connected with earlier years. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
It gives babies and young children protection against meningitis, and "disseminated" TB, which affects organs such as the stomach or bones, but the vaccine does not protect people against TB of the lungs, which is the most common form in adults. Scientists from the University of Cape Town's Lung Institute and the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Institute are planning to start immunising volunteers in the next few weeks. (allAfrica.com)
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood illness, but the outbreaks in China have been linked with enterovirus 71 (EV71), which can cause a severe form of the disease characterized by high fever, paralysis and meningitis. There is no vaccine for the disease, and normally patients recover within a week to 10 days. (Globe and Mail -- International)
The current vaccine is about 70 percent protective against deaths or meningitis from tuberculosis and about 50 percent protective against pulmonary tuberculosis. . (EurekAlert!)
But the disease can also cause meningitis or encephalitis, pancreatitis, or spread to the testicles in about one in five men. Two people have died of mumps since 1998. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Fluid was taken from his backbone and doctors confirmed that Nayeem had advanced pneumococcal meningitis and there was nothing that could be done ... Between 800,000 and one million children die from pneumococcal infections, mainly pneumonia and meningitis - at least one child every minute ... In developing countries, pneumococcal meningitis alone kills over 40% of the children who get the disease. (BBC News)
Raptiva, which is approved to treat moderate to severe forms of the scaly skin condition in adults, can also increase the risk of bacterial sepsis, viral meningitis and invasive fungal disease, the FDA said in a statement. "Doctors and other prescribers should carefully evaluate and weigh the risk/benefit profile of Raptiva for patients who would be more susceptible to these risks," Janet Woodcock, head of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said. (Reuters)
3million in damages after an out-of-hours doctor failed to spot the early symptoms of meningitis. Caitlin Lang, then three months old, was sent home by the Vale of Glamorgan GP service after a doctor said she had gastric flu. (Daily Mail)
More patients were developing disease complications, which included inflamed testicles, meningitis and pancreatitis. "Clinicians need to raise their awareness of the disease and to be familiar with the available tools for diagnosis," Dr Senanayake said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Caitlin was not diagnosed with pneumococcal meningitis for two days ... 3m medical negligence payout after her GP failed to diagnose meningitis which left her with severe cerebral palsy ... The judgement announced by Ms Lang's legal team said the mother suspected meningitis when she took her daughter to the GP in January 2000. (BBC News -- UK)
Known as a boxed warning, the new label notes that Raptiva (efalizumab) can increase the risk of bacterial sepsis, an infection of the bloodstream; viral meningitis, which affects the brain; invasive fungal infections, which can damage the lungs or other areas of the body; and a condition known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a viral infection of the brain. Several people taking Raptiva have been hospitalized and some have died due to these infections, according to the FDA.. (Health.com)
Viral meningitis: a brain infection. Invasive fungal disease: fungal infection that can spread throughout the body. (WebMD)
James Madison University officials say a student who developed bacterial meningitis appears to be an isolated case ... Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of the spinal cord and brain caused by either a viral or bacterial infection ... Left untreated, bacterial meningitis can result in brain damage and sometimes death. (WTKR.com, VA)
"We will reduce the ability to control the spread of tuberculosis, to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted disease, to identify and respond to epidemics -- for example, a restaurant with an E. coli infection or a meningitis outbreak in a school. These are very very serious reductions," Fleming said. The Board of Health hopes to avoid the reductions by going to state lawmakers and asking for a stable, ongoing source of public health financing. (KIRO TV, WA)
Pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infection, known as sepsis; it kills up to 5,000 Americans every year. One in Three Adults are Not Concerned about Spreading Illness to Their Friends, Family Members and Co-Workers. (Pekin Times, IL)
Guadalupe Huerta lies bedridden in his Madera apartment, suffering from the lung disease called Valley fever and is paralyzed by meningitis. If Lucila Huerta is deported, her husband will be forced to stay at a nursing facility, which could cost $82 to $95 a day on Medi-Cal. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
About 32 percent of teenagers got a recommended meningitis shot, up from 12 percent in a 2006 survey. Also, 30 percent got another relatively new shot, one that guards against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Japan withdrew MMR after concerns that the strain of mumps vaccine it contained was linked to cases of meningitis, and replaced it with single vaccines. MMR take-up had fallen steadily in the years prior to its removal. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
The survey found that 30 percent of 11- and 12-year-olds received the tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine, which protects against whooping cough; 32 percent received the meningococcal conjugate vaccine, which protects against meningococcal meningitis; and 25 percent got the human papillomavirus vaccine, which protects girls against cervical cancer. In 2006, only 11 percent of teens had the meningococcal conjugate vaccine and 10 percent had the tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis... (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
The British books that stood out were Michael Rosen's Sad Book and his memoir, Carrying the Elephant, both of which refer to the death of his 18-year-old son from meningitis. Both spoke to the very core of me. (BBC News -- UK)
He lies bedridden in their tiny Madera apartment, suffering from the lung disease called Valley fever and paralyzed by meningitis ... His wife was against him going and she remained behind in the U.S.But his health deteriorated, and he quickly returned to the U.S. He was immediately hospitalized at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center with meningitis, an inflammation of brain and spinal cord tissue. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Let's say you have a breakout of meningitis. We have to find out where that student is and see about other students in the dorm. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Vaccines against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis have shown an increased usage rate, and the vaccine to protect meningitis was administered to 32. 4% of teenagers in 2007, as opposed to 11. (eFluxMedia)
Here she was treated for a suspected case of meningitis. Her condition deteriorated and she died last Sunday. (iAfrica.com)
Page last updated at 14:37 GMT, Wednesday, 8 October 2008 15:37 UK. Fight to use dead husband's sperm. (BBC News -- Health)
About 32 percent of teen received the meningitis vaccine, up from 20 percent; and 30 percent received the tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough vaccine, up from 19 percent. Merck received Food and Drug Administration approval to begin marketing Gardasil in June 2006. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
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