MENINGITIS 
Definition
Pharmacological treatment
Nursing management
Pathophysiology
Causes
Complications
Sings and symptoms
Diet therapy
Nursing care plan
Risk factors
Diagnostic test
is an inflammation of the meninges
meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
bacteria directly invade the meninges
ear or sinus infection
viral and bacterial infections
a skull fracture, or, rarely,
Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).
Cortical blindness.
Other cranial nerve dysfunction
Hearing loss.
Paralysis.Muscular hypertonia.
is characterized by the entry of bacteria
and bacterial growth in this compartment leading
to inflammation within the CSF and the adjacent brain tissue
Long-term neurological sequelae
Vomiting; Fatigue
headache , fast breathing, fast heart rate,
fever and stiff neck.
is characterized by the entry of bacteria
Neck stiffness
steroids
penicillin
antibiotics
Diabetes mellitus
chronic kidney failure, adrenal insufficiency,
Extremes of age (< 5 or >60 years)
hypoparathyroidism, or cystic fibrosis.
CSF glucose
blood culture
lumber puncher
complete blood count
switch off high intensity light
provision of oxygen therapy
provision of antibiotics to reduce risk
hospitalization
accurate perception of environmental stimuli
adequate cerebral tissue perfusion
maintain normal body temperature,
protection against injury
enhance coping measures
including fresh fruits and vegetables
whole grains, and lean proteins
mental confusion, sensitivity to light,
nausea or vomiting
Immunosuppression