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eusson post #7 (rervous system Disorder) This is a graded discussion: 4 points possible due Feb 18 at 10.59 Week 7-Discussion Post #7 (Nervous System Disorder) Post a paragraph about a Nervous System Disease or Disorder, describe the part of the nervous system that is associated to this disease and describe treatments or medicines that may help. Do NOT describe symptoms in the initial post Assignment: DiTssion Post #7). Read and respond to the introductions posted by other class members. You need to respond to ONE person, describe 1-2 symptoms of this disease or disorder The first initial post needs to be done by Wednesday of Week 7, with the follow up discussion post by Sunday (Day 71.(4 points) Unread Reply Replies are only visible to those who have posted at least one reply. * Previous Next search 6

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MENINGITIS

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.The swelling from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck.

Part of the system to which the disease is assosciated with :

acute bacterial meningitis is rapidly developing inflammation of the layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord (meninges) and of the fluid-filled space between the meninges (subarachnoid space) when it is caused by bacteria.

Treatment of meningitis:

At this point, doctors do not know the specific bacteria involved and thus cannot know which antibiotics are most effective. So they choose antibiotics that are effective against the bacteria most likely to be causing the infection, and they usually use two or more antibiotics that are effective against many bacteria. The antibiotics are given intravenously. Also, because inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) due to a herpesvirus may resemble bacterial meningitis, an antiviral drug that is effective against this virus is often given. Once the infecting organism, usually a specific species of bacteria, is identified and tested, the antibiotics are changed to ones that are most effective against that organism, and any unnecessary antibiotics and antiviral drugs are stopped.

Dexamethasone (a corticosteroid) is given to control swelling in the brain. It is given 15 minutes before or at the same time as the first antibiotic dose because swelling can worsen as antibiotics break up the bacteria. Dexamethasone is continued for 2 to 4 days. Dexamethasone can also reduce pressure within the skull. If the adrenal glands are damaged, dexamethasone or another corticosteroid can replace the corticosteroids normally produced by these glands.

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