CASE nº 7

1What is Rosa illnes?

Rosa illnes is meningitis.

2What causes it?

Meningitis is generali caused by infection of viruses,bacteria,fungi,parasites and certain organisms.

Anatomical defects or weak immune systems may be linked to recurrent bacterial meningitis.

In the majority of cases the cause is a virus.However,some non-infectious causes of meningitis also exist.

3List of symptoms signs and finding associated with the disease and what condition they present Rosa.

Meningitis is not always easy to reconize.In many cases meningitis may be progressing with symptoms at all.

In its early stages,symptoms might be similar to those of flu.

However people with meningitis can become seriously all within hours,so it is important to know the signs and symptoms.

Early symptoms of meningitis include:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Muscle pain
• High temperature
• Headache
• Cold hands and feet
• A rash that does note fade under presure
• Chills
• Photophobia
• Rigidity in the nenck

4. Describe the treatment of the disease and its prognosis.

The treatment depends on the type of meningitis you or your child has.

Acute bacterial meningitis must be treated immediately with intravenous antibiotics and, more recently, corticosteroids. This helps to ensure recovery and reduce the risk of complications, such as brain swelling and seizures.

The antibiotic or combination of antibiotics depends on the type of bacteria causing the infection. Your doctor may recommend a broad-spectrum antibiotic until he or she can determine the exact cause of the meningitis.

Antibiotics can't cure viral meningitis, and most cases improve on their own in several weeks. Treatment of mild cases of viral meningitis usually includes:

• Bed rest
• Plenty of fluids
• Over-the-counter pain medications to help reduce fever and relieve body aches

Your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids to reduce swelling in the brain, and an anticonvulsant medication to control seizures. If a herpes virus caused your meningitis, an antiviral medication is available.

If the cause of your meningitis is unclear, your doctor may start antiviral and antibiotic treatment while the cause is determined.