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Meningitis – All You Need To Know by ibibiofirstlady(f): 10:02am On Apr 05, 2017 |
There is an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis across some states in the country. Even though the federal ministry of health has advised Nigerians to remain calm as it is working to put an end to the spread of the epidemic, it is important that every Nigerian is made aware of the health risk posed by the disease. Meningitis is a serious illness that can be life threatening. Boade Akinola the director media and public relations at the federal ministry of health said that although, “this is not the first time or the worst epidemic ever faced by Nigeria, this round of the epidemic has come with a difference, as all previous epidemics were caused by Neisseria Meningitides type ‘A’, but this year we are recording Neisseria Meningitides type C in epidemic proportion for the first time.” More than 2,524 people have so far been affected by the Cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak, with 328 deaths recorded in ninety Local Government Councils of 16 states of the federation. The states involved include, Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Nassarawa, Jigawa, FCT, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe, Kano, Osun, Cross River, Lagos and Plateau. What is meningitis? Meningococcal meningitis is a serious bacterial infection. It affects the protective lining of the brain and the spinal cord or “meninges.” It is usually spread via saliva or mucus. Kissing, living in close or communal spaces, or sharing cups and eating utensils are all ways to get the infection. The most common causes of meningitis are viral and bacterial infections. Other causes may include cancer, chemical irritation, fungi, and drug allergies. The most common kinds are viral and bacterial meningitis both contagious and can be transmitted by coughing, sneezing, or close contact. Viral meningitis According to Healthline, a health journal, viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis. Viruses in the Enterovirus category cause 85 percent of cases. Viruses in the Enterovirus category cause about 10 to 15 million infections per year, but only a small percentage of people who get infected will develop meningitis. Viral meningitis typically goes away without treatment. Fungal Meningitis Fungal meningitis is rare and usually caused by fungus spreading through blood to the spinal cord. Although anyone can get fungal meningitis, people with weakened immune systems, like those with an HIV infection or cancer, are at increased risk. The most common cause of fungal meningitis for people with weak immune systems is Cryptococcus. This disease is one of the most common causes of adult meningitis in Africa. How it Spreads Fungal meningitis is not spread from person to person. Fungal meningitis can develop after a fungus spreads through the bloodstream from somewhere else in the body to the brain or spinal cord or from an infection next to the brain or spinal cord. Bacterial Meningitis Bacterial meningitis is contagious and caused by infection from certain bacteria. The medical journals warns that it is fatal if left untreated between 5 to 40 percent of children and 20 to 50 percent of adults with this condition die. Prolonged close contact with an infected person may increase risk of transmission. This is a concern in day care centres, schools, and college dormitories. The bacteria can also spread through saliva, mucus, kissing, sharing eating utensils, coughing, sneezing, and contaminated food Medical experts say a lot of people have meningitis-causing bacteria in their throats or noses, even if they do not get sick, they can still spread it to others. According to the World Health Organization, the incubation period is between two and 10 days. The largest concentration of meningococcal disease is in sub-Saharan Africa. The US Center for diseases control (CDC), estimates that about 4,100 cases of bacterial meningitis are reported each year in the United States. Common symptoms of meningitis include sudden high fever and chills, headache, stiff neck, purple areas on the skin that look like bruises. The symptoms usually come on suddenly, within one week of being exposed to the bacteria. Other less common symptoms of meningitis are confusion, particularly in older adults, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light, rash, usually a symptom appearing during later stages, drowsiness and fatigue, seizure, coma. Children tend to display different symptoms of meningitis than adults and they include irritability, partial seizures, red or purple rashlike areas on the skin, projectile vomiting, difficulty with feeding, high-pitched crying. Reducing meningitis risk Common precautions medical practitioners advise are regular washing of hands with warm water and soap before eating, after using the toilet, after changing a diaper, or after tending to someone who is ill. They further counsel against sharing eating utensils, straws, or plates and maintain hygiene as regards covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Parents are also urged to stay up to date with immunizations and booster shots for meningitis and seek immediate medical help when a child exhibits symptoms. CULLED FROM PALMCHAT HEALTH 12 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by sarrki(m): 10:04am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Thanks for the update God bless you plenty That Governor of zamfara is suffering from one of the schizophrenia Wait ooo and he's the chairman of governors forum If a governor can think that way I weep for my country 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by ibibiofirstlady(f): 10:09am On Apr 05, 2017 |
sarrki:God bless you honey. what about the governor? 3 Likes |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by hakeem4(m): 10:13am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Nice point |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by sarrki(m): 10:14am On Apr 05, 2017 |
ibibiofirstlady: In a sane society that guy is not fit to be a councillor He said and I quote " That we sin against God that's why the disease is killing the masses " 5 Likes |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by sarrki(m): 10:16am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Cc lalasticlala Baba This will go a long way on educating our people On how to prevent the spread |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by sarrki(m): 10:16am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Less I forget egbon myndd44 is here already |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by legislatively: 10:18am On Apr 05, 2017 |
You didn't talk about fungal meningitis/cryptococcosis. Its another common and dangerous form of meningitis. 1 Like |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by ibibiofirstlady(f): 10:20am On Apr 05, 2017 |
sarrki:he said that? that is pathetic 1 Like |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by ibibiofirstlady(f): 10:27am On Apr 05, 2017 |
legislatively:Ive modified to include it. Pls check |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by sarrki(m): 10:32am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by ibibiofirstlady(f): 10:41am On Apr 05, 2017 |
sarrki:very disdainful and irascible |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by sarrki(m): 10:44am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by seunlayi(m): 11:33am On Apr 05, 2017 |
ok |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by Nobody: 11:33am On Apr 05, 2017 |
These are the kinda threads that should make FP, not nonsense trending stories of wannabes. Anyways, our FMoH is obviously handicapped in this situation, they weren't caught unawares because this issue had been on for the past 5 months. Instead they just quietly watched and prayed that it would go away. Now they're telling us that C strain wasn't vaccinated against, like seriously? That's the best they could come up with after 5months? There are zero contingency plans on ground in the hospitals as we speak. This government reeks of incompetence from head-to-toe. And to think this is the minister it took all of 6 months to appoint, mehn, I give up! 7 Likes |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by jeeqaa7(m): 11:34am On Apr 05, 2017 |
all you need to know...... e dey kee pple 1 Like |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by tspun(m): 11:36am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Noted |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by mfujah(m): 11:38am On Apr 05, 2017 |
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Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by happney65: 11:38am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Hmmmm |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:39am On Apr 05, 2017 |
I believe that Nigeria shall overcome this epidemic... God is with us |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by mmsen: 11:40am On Apr 05, 2017 |
sarrki: Did he really say that? Do you have any video or a newspaper article link? Thanks. |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by celestialAgent(m): 11:40am On Apr 05, 2017 |
sarrki: Africa my Africa! |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by ekensi01: 11:40am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Thanks for that. N neva tire. Buhari never talk |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by softboiy: 11:40am On Apr 05, 2017 |
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Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by mmsen: 11:40am On Apr 05, 2017 |
TonyeBarcanista: Nigeria dealt with ebola effectively but those were different times. People made a choice in 2015 and we are all suffering because of it. 1 Like |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by Lilymax(f): 11:41am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Symptoms nko? |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by argon500: 11:41am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Good one op |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:42am On Apr 05, 2017 |
ibibiofirstlady:Your School fees no waste lol |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by Nobody: 11:42am On Apr 05, 2017 |
TonyeBarcanista:Tonye my friend, this is another political statement ba? Be like say you and Yari were cut from the same root stock ![]() |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by JideAmuGiaka: 11:42am On Apr 05, 2017 |
sarrki: Weep more, it is good to your health if not, you wouldn't have voted for an ancestor. 2 Likes |
Re: Meningitis – All You Need To Know by iykofias(m): 11:43am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Fvking is not a mode of transfer,thats all I need to know |
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