Is it ok to get a tattoo shortly after a meningitis and tetatnus shot?

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I'm due for both a meningitis and tetatnus shot within the next few weeks before going away to college, but I have a tattoo aapointment scheduled in 3 weeks. Will the shot have any effect on how my body reacts to the tattoo?
cancel the tattoo...
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What are the chances of catching meningitis?

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What are the chances of getting meningitis?
How about if you have had a vaccination?
That depends on a number of things, two of which involve the type of meningitis and the susceptibility of the patient.

When I say type, I mean there are a number of organisms that have the capacity to initiate meningitis on a person. And depending on the organism, the chances of acquiring meningitis increases with the pathogenicity of the organism. The chances of contracting meningitis from Neisseria meningitidis (specifically called Epidemic Spinal Meningitis), is much higher than, say, Streptococcus pneumoniae and perhaps even higher than from a viral organism that can cause viral meningitis. One also has to take into account the area where a person lives in; tropical countries and countries where poor hygiene is rampant are the ones with the greater chances of contraction as opposed to here in the United States where proper hygiene and cleanliness are observed. Health care issues are to be considered as well because patients who are infected and have meningitis often transmit the infectious agent to another person, thereby increasing the likelihood of others acquiring the disease as well.

This, then, goes to the second aspect of catching meningitis, which is the susceptibility of the patient. Some people can still tolerate infections in their body and not elicit symptoms of meningitis, mainly because the infection is controlled. Some patients, however, are susceptible even to the opportunistic pathogens, that is organisms that normally cause infections when a patient is already sick, have just gotten sick and starting to recover, or one whose immune system is compromised. Vaccination against meningitis offers some degree of protection, but one must put to mind that it is only temporary. Temporary in the sense that it does not last for a lifetime and the organisms covered by a meningitis vaccine may only be limited, meaning it may cover at most 2 organisms and leaving the other organisms that can cause the same disease behind. This is true with other vaccines as well.

In short, the chances of contracting meningitis depends mainly on the two I have described above. However, proper hygiene and healthy diet can decrease the risk of contracting meningitis. As a side note, I worked once in a medical microbiology lab and have cultured Neisseria meningitis in a number of plate media. I guess I'm okay because once the symptoms of Epidemic Spinal Meningitis initiate and no medical intervention is performed, I could have died approximately 8 hours upon exposure. This is not meant to scare you or anyone about meningitis, but to let you be aware that such organisms are not easily found everywhere because, like us humans, they need the right environment to sustain their growth. Perhaps knowing the precautions are more significant to avoid getting infected and getting sick.

I hope this helps!  (+ info)

Is there another way to find out you have meningitis besides a spinal tap?

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What are the most sirius side affects from meningitis? How do you find out you have meningitis besides a spinal tap?
The most serious effect from meningitis is of course, death.

However, there a quite a few other serious effects, such as hearing loss, vision loss, brain damage, loss of limb(s), personality change, memory loss, attention difficulty, learning disabilities, etc.

Meningitis is a serious illness. It's not something to "wait and see" how you feel tomorrow. If you think you may have meningitis you need to see the doctor immediately or go to the hospital.

There are two types of meningitis...viral and bacterial. Bacterial is the more serious one and can kill a person in a matter of hours, but it is also less common. Viral meningitis is much more common, but it is rarely fatal.

Bacterial meningitis is treated with powerful IV antibiotics. Viral meningitis is fought off by your immune system. Most people with viral meninigitis recuperate at home, but some need medical support if they get hit hard with it.

But to know if it is meningitis for sure and to found out which it is, you need a spinal tap. If you go to the hospital, if they suspect meningitis, they will usually start you on IV antibiotics right away. They do this because if it is bacterial, you could be dead by the time they find out which it is. They generally do blood tests first to check for bacteria, then a CT scan for brain pressure, and then a spinal tap to find out for sure whether it's viral or bacterial, and if it's bacteria...which bacteria it is that's responsible so they can give you more specialized antibiotics.

After those are done, then they send the spinal fluid out to the lab to be cultured...meaning to see if they can grow any bacteria out of it. This takes 48 hours. If they can't grow anything, then they know it was viral. But usually, the preliminary work on the spinal fluid is correct...meaning if they don't find anything in the fluid at first, it's unlikely to grow anything later. But they have to be sure before they stop the antibiotics.

Spinal taps are not the horror stories you've heard. Like root canals, they have a scary sound because of the stories you've heard, but they're not that bad. It's basically an IV, but in your back instead of your arm. Like an epidural for childbirth.

My 6-year old had one and barely even cried. She had it done when she had meningitis. Luckily, it was viral, but she got hit hard and was hospitalized for several days. She's good now, but she did have a minor personality change from it, and she still gets headaches from time to time. But the spinal tap was a piece of cake for her. She barely cried.  (+ info)

What is the pathophysiology of bacterial meningitis?

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I need to write a paper for my patho class and I have decided to write on bacterial meningitis and would like a clear simple answer to get me started. Anything would help! Thanks
Meningitis is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis (known as "meningococcal meningitis") .
In bacterial meningitis, bacteria reach the meninges by one of two main routes: through the bloodstream or through direct contact between the meninges and either the nasal cavity or the skin. In most cases, meningitis follows invasion of the bloodstream by organisms that live upon mucous surfaces such as the nasal cavity. This is often preceded further by viral infections, which break down the normal barrier provided by the mucous surfaces. Once bacteria have entered the bloodstream, they enter the subarachnoid space in places where the blood-brain barrier is vulnerable—such as the choroid plexus. In the newborn, 25% of those with bloodstream infections due to group B streptococci experience meningitis; in adults this phenomenon is more uncommon.[1] Direct contamination of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may arise from indwelling devices, skull fractures, or infections of the nasopharynx or the nasal sinuses that have formed a tract with the subarachnoid space (see above); occasionally, congenital defects of the dura mater can be identified.

The large-scale inflammation that occurs in the subarachnoid space during meningitis is not a direct result of bacterial infection but can rather largely be attributed to the response of the immune system to the entrance of bacteria into the central nervous system. When components of the bacterial cell membrane are identified by the immune system-related cells of the brain (astrocytes and microglia), they respond by releasing large amounts of cytokines, hormone-like mediators that recruit other immune cells and stimulate other tissues to participate in an immune response. The blood-brain barrier becomes more permeable, leading to "vasogenic" cerebral edema (swelling of the brain due to fluid leakage from blood vessels). Large numbers of white blood cells enter the CSF, causing inflammation of the meninges, and leading to "interstitial" edema (swelling due to fluid between the cells). In addition, the wall of the blood vessels themselves becomes inflamed (cerebral vasculitis), which leads to a decreased blood flow and a third type of edema, "cytotoxic" edema. The three different forms of cerebral edema all lead to an increased intracranial pressure; together with the lowered blood pressure often encountered in acute infection this means that it is harder for blood to enter the brain, and brain cells are deprived of oxygen and undergo apoptosis (automated cell death). Recently, there has been more evidence to suggest that a complicated network of cytokines, chemokines, proteolytic enzymes and oxidants are responsible for the entire inflammatory process which leads to necrosis (cell death). Genetic targeting and/or pharmacological blockages of these pathways may help to prevent diffuse (widespread) brain injury and therefore decrease mortality of meningitis.

It is recognized that antibiotics may initially worsen the process outlined above, by increasing the amount of bacterial cell membrane products released through the destruction of bacteria. Particular treatments, such as the use of glucocorticoids, are aimed at dampening the immune system's response to this phenomenon
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How often do you need the meningitis vaccine?

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I had the meningitis vaccine last year to go to college, except this year I am transfering to another college.
Do I need another vaccine or is one enough?
that one should be enough as long as you have written proof of it.  (+ info)

How long does bacterial meningitis germs stay on something?

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How long does bacterial meningitis stay on an abject? Like a blanket?

My nephew died 18 months ago at 3 years old of bacterial meng. meningitis, and today my son got into the memory box of his things and pulled out the blanket that my nephew was wrapped in when he passed away. I immediately had my son wash his hands. But I am still nervous about the whole thing, could there still be infectious germs on it?
I understand your apprehension but the blanket is fine, your son is safe. The different bacteria that can cause meningitis cannot live outside the body for very long. I'm truly sorry about your nephew's death.  (+ info)

How long does it take meningitis symptoms to show?

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If you have meningitis symptoms eg(sore head, sensitivity to bright lights) how long does it take to show symptoms?

Like what is the timescale in which the symptoms show? for example could you have a sore head one say and a rash would appear like a week later, or does it happen within a day or two?

i dont have meningitis just curious lol . . .
Bacterial meningitis has a very fast onset can kill withing 24 hours. When your saying a rash your talking about meningococcal meningitis which is the only form of meningitis with a rash therefor if you suspect meningitis but don't have a rash you could very well have meningitis my son had pneumococcal meningitis which is the most deadly form of meningitis that a person/child/infant can have he was deathly ill within just a few hours of getting a fever.

The symptoms come on very fast and don't come in any particular order and not everyone will have the same symptoms fer example my son never had a stiff neck.

I hope this helps  (+ info)

How dangerous is the disease biogenic meningitis in a baby?

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A close relative of mine is looking for adoption and have come across a 6 months old baby girl.
The adoption agency have informed that recently the baby had an attack of biogenic meningitis. She has recovered completely now and is healthy.
It would be of great help if someone could provide me information about the disease. I would also like to know if it has after effects and if it is a cause for concern. Also, is there any chance one can get it again later in life?
I had searched information about meningitis on internet and did not find much positive information about it.
Thanks,
SP
If she survived meningitis, that might suggest the child is otherwise very healthy. If she were not, she probably would not have survived.

The likelihood of getting meningitis does not go up or down, from having it once, any more than the chance of breaking an arm goes up or down, if you broke your arm once before. Most meningitis is caught from someone else who is sick.

As long as the 6 month baby shows all signs of developing normally, she should be just fine. Occasionally, when someone gets meningitis, it can cause some brain damage. But in a baby, that would result in the baby not showing proper developmental milestones. So if the baby babbles, looks around, smiles, grabs at things, sits up, and seems generally robust and in good spirits, then she is probably just fine to adopt. And since she survived the meningitis, you already know she has a good immune system.
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What is the portal of entry for Neisseria meningitis?

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What is the portal of entry for neisseria meningitis (in other words, how does the bacteria enter the host)?
Could you swab the portal of entry to detect the presence of the organism? Why or why not?
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How long does it take for symptoms to appear after exposure to meningitis?

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My grandfather was just diagnosed with meningitis and my mom has been going to visit with him about once a week and she has been around me and my family and I was just wondering if anyone knew how long it takes for symptoms to appear after exposure to meningitis so I will know if we are all okay.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Each of these will have different transmission and incubation profiles. The best person to ask about this is your Grandfather's doctor. Call him or her and ask.  (+ info)

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