(G03) Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
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Diagnosis meningitis due to other and unspecified causes is diagnosed Men are 12.23% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
8 568 (3.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
5 558 (2.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease meningitis due to other and unspecified causes - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 25-29
Disease Features meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Neurological examination
- Blood tests
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
- Imaging tests (CT scan or MRI)
- Biopsy
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Administer antibiotics to reduce the risk of bacterial meningitis.
- Prescribe antiviral medications to treat viral meningitis.
- Provide supportive care, such as providing sufficient fluids, oxygen, and nutrition.
- Monitor vital signs and watch for signs of complications.
- Perform spinal taps or lumbar punctures to collect samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for testing.
- Perform imaging tests such as MRI or CT scans to diagnose the cause of meningitis.
- Provide supportive care, such as providing sufficient fluids, oxygen, and nutrition.
- Monitor the patient’s progress and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
- Educate the patient and family about the disease and its treatment.
Meningitis due to other and unspecified causes - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease meningitis due to other and unspecified causes
Muscle stiffness
(Muscle rigidity, Muscle rigor, Muscle tightness, Muscle tension, Muscle ache, Muscle soreness, Muscle spasm, Muscle cramp, Muscle strain, Muscle spasticity)
Muscle stiffness is a symptom characterized by difficulty moving or performing normal activities due to tightness and pain in the muscles. It usually develops gradually over time, with muscle tightness and discomfort increasing over time. It can manifest itself in different ways, such as aching, bur...
Thinking disorder
(Cognitive impairment, Mental confusion, Thought process disruption, Inability to concentrate, Memory loss, Disorientation, Delirium, Brain fog, Cognitive decline, Impaired judgement, Psychological distress)
Thinking disorder is a symptom that can manifest in a variety of ways. It may include difficulty concentrating, confusion, difficulty making decisions, difficulty understanding information, and difficulty forming and expressing thoughts. This symptom can develop gradually over time, or it can appear...
Poverty of speech
(Aphasia, Aphonia, Dumbness, Halting speech, Laconism, Muteness, Silence, Slowness of speech, Stammering, Stuttering)
Poverty of speech is a symptom of a neurological disorder where a person has difficulty expressing themselves verbally. It is characterized by a reduced amount of speech, a lack of fluency, and difficulty finding the right words. It can manifest as difficulty in initiating conversations, a decreased...
Symptom brudzinsky
Brudzinsky's symptom is a neurological sign seen in infants with meningitis. It is characterized by flexion of the head and legs when the infant is pulled to a sitting position while lying on their back. This symptom develops as the inflammation of the meninges progresses and is caused by the irrita...
Hearing loss
(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Hearing difficulty, Hearing deficiency, Auditory handicap, Auditory disability)
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...