Meningitis (cerebrospinal meningitis)
The very mention of meningitis strikes fear into the heart of most parents in the UK. Such fears are understandable because meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord and can be a very serious illness. Meninigitis is ... [... more]
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Meningitis
Meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, can be caused by infection with a bacterium or virus. Although we often think of meningitis as being a particular risk to the very young, children only account for ... [... more]
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia are systemic infections caused by the bacteria Early signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease may be non-specific and therefore difficult to distinguish from influenza or other diseases. ... [... more]
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia are systemic infections caused by the bacteria Early signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease may be non-specific and therefore difficult to distinguish from influenza or other diseases. ... [... more]
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Encephalitis - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Encephalitis;Neurology;Infections;Meningitis Information on Encephalitis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Magnetic resonance ... [... more]
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Meningitis - Overview - Introduction
Information on Meningitis from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Tracey Chambers talks about the short-term and long-term effects of her daughter Courteney's ... [... more]
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Meningitec
Meningitec is a meningitis C vaccine that contains inactivated extracts of Neisseria meningitidis group C bacteria, a type of bacteria that causes meningitis. The vaccine works by provoking the body's immune response, without causing the ... [... more]
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Prevenar
Prevenar is a pneumococcal vaccine that contains extracts from seven of the most common types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. These bacteria are responsible for causing invasive diseases such as pneumonia, blood poisoning and meningitis. ... [... more]
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Menitorix
Menitorix is a combination meningitis C and Hib vaccine. It contains extracts of the bacteria that cause meningitis C and extracts of the Hib bacteria, which can also cause meningitis, as well as other serious diseases such as pneumonia and blood ... [... more]
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NeisVac-C
NeisVac-C is a meningitis C vaccine that contains inactivated extracts of Neisseria meningitidis group C bacteria, a type of bacteria that causes meningitis. The vaccine works by provoking the body's immune response, without causing the ... [... more]
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ACWY Vax
ACWY Vax is a meningitis vaccine that contains inactivated extracts of meningococcal bacteria types A, C, W135 and Y. It is known as a quadrivalent vaccine. The vaccine works by provoking the body's immune response, without causing the ... [... more]
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Menjugate
Menjugate is a meningitis C vaccine that contains inactivated extracts of Neisseria meningitidis group C bacteria, a type of bacteria that causes meningitis. The vaccine works by provoking the body's immune response, without causing the ... [... more]
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