Global Health with Greg Martin's video: Meningitis and the public health actions that can be taken to prevent it

Meningitis is a potentially severe illness that involves inflammation of the protective membranes, known as meninges, covering the brain and spinal cord. This condition can be caused by a variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Its onset is often rapid and may present with symptoms such as fever, headache, neck stiffness, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and altered consciousness. If not treated promptly, meningitis can lead to severe complications including neurological damage and death. The most common bacterial causes of meningitis are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae, and Listeria monocytogenes, although various other bacteria can also be responsible. Viral meningitis, generally less severe, is most often caused by enteroviruses, but can also be due to other viruses like herpes simplex virus or the mumps virus. Fungal meningitis is less common and typically affects people with weakened immune systems. Treatment for meningitis is determined by the causative organism: bacterial infections require urgent antibiotic treatment, while viral cases are usually managed with supportive care. Antifungal drugs are used for fungal meningitis. Preventive measures include immunizations against common causative bacteria and viruses, and prophylactic antibiotics for close contacts of individuals with certain types of bacterial meningitis. This channel gets support from Nested Knowledge - an online platform used to support literature review. Check them out here: https://my.nested-knowledge.com/global-health Please take a look at Richard Skolnik's book, Global Health 101. It is, in my opinion, the best overview of global health in the world today. Check it out here: https://hubs.ly/Q01Qd0r10 SUBSCRIBE: -------------------- Click here: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=drgregmartin BECOME A MEMBER --------------------------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCig0KhrB5NClMvX9QrbXcrw/join This channel posts global health and public health teaching videos and videos about how to find the right job in global health. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing to this channel and becoming part of this community. The channel also provides teaching on research methods, statistical analysis and how to write and publish a scientific paper. LETS CONNECT: --------------------------- Twitter: @drgregmartin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgregmartin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinglobalhealth/