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viral vs bacterial meningitis contagious :: Article Creator Is Meningitis Contagious? NORFOLK, Va. — According to the CDC, meningitis is "an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord." There are two primary types of meningitis: bacterial and viral, both are contagious. The CDC said bacterial meningitis is caused by germs that spread from person to person. Viral meningitis spreads primarily through contact with someone whohas viral meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is considered more contagious. The virus responsible for viral meningitis does not always result in development of viral meningitis. Coast Live The importance of meningitis vaccinations in young adults on Coast Live Coast Live 12:18 PM, Jan 15, 2020 According to the CDC, bacterial meningitis can be deadly and requires immediate medical attention. Bacterial meningitis can be prepared for with vaccines. Viral meni...

tb symptoms :: Article Creator Tuberculosis Infections On The Rise In America Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease that damages the lungs (and sometimes other parts of the body) with toxic bacteria. Individuals who come down with TB commonly experience symptoms like bloody coughing episodes, fevers, weight loss, and even night sweats. They may also lose their appetite for food, feel tired during waking hours, and incur swelling that lasts for weeks on end. Antibiotics are the best form of treatment for TB; they can halt the growth of harmful bacteria, thus preventing it from targeting a person's lungs. People who do end up taking this medication may need to remain on it for up to six months before they're fully free of tuberculosis. For years, this disease was largely viewed as a thing of the past. Though the CDC just revealed that TB is making an unfortunate comeback. Why we're seeing more tuberculosis cases Betwee...

lung abscess causes :: Article Creator Reasons For Coughing Up Phlegm Without Feeling Ill It is not unusual to cough up phlegm with a common cold. However, it can also indicate a different, sometimes serious, underlying condition such as stomach acid reflux, lung disease, or heart disease. This article looks at the possible causes of coughing up phlegm, treatment, what different colors of phlegm might indicate, and when a person might consider contacting a doctor. White phlegm can also occur in asthma or other chronic lung diseases, one should consider that the color of phlegm alone is not a reliable diagnosis in itself. It's best to consult a healthcare professional if there any serious questions or concerns. Cough and excess mucus production are common symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. These illnesses will typically also cause: Lower respiratory tract infections, which include bronchitis and pneumonia, are...

pulmonary arterial hypertension life expectancy :: Article Creator FDA Approves Sotatercept, First-in-Class Treatment For Adults With PAH Adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) have a new treatment available with the FDA approval of sotatercept (Winrevair; Merck), an activin signaling inhibitor biologic. Sotatercept (Winrevair; Merck) has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), according to a press release from Merck.1 The approval comes after sotatercept was granted priority review in September 2023.2 The treatment was also granted FDA breakthrough therapy and orphan drug designations for the 45 mg and 60 mg doses. PAH is a life-threatening disease that causes blood vessels in the lungs to narrow and increase strain on the heart, and can result in heart failure, reduced physical activity, and reduced life expectancy among other adverse effects. The 5-year mortality rate for p...

pleurisy :: Article Creator Mum, 32, Diagnosed With Cancer Aged 21 Was Told If She Went On Holiday She'd Die Gemma Bertie was first diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 21 and, after going into remission, she started suffering with 'severe' back pain and a secondary cancer was found in her spine Gemma and Kieran Bertie with their daughters Evangeline, three, and Eleanor, two ( Image: Bertie family) A brave mum-of-two is making every moment count after a heartbreaking health diagnosis that said she doesn't have long left. Gemma Bertie was first diagnosed with lung cancer when she was just 21 years old and now, 10 years later, the disease has spread to her spine and bones and can't be cured. Her two daughters, three year old Evangeline and two year old Eleanor, don't know their mum will soon have to say goodbye for good. When Gemma was first taken ill at 21, she had symptoms for a couple of years before...

botulism is caused by :: Article Creator Three Midland Infants Diagnosed With Rare Botulism, All While Living In The Same Neighborhood There have been four reports of infant botulism in the state this year, according to Midland Health. Two of those were in that Midland neighborhood. MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Health Department said three infants within the last six months were diagnosed with rare infant botulism, a toxin caused by bacteria in the soil that attacks the body's nerves. All of these infants, younger than six months old, lived in an unnamed northwest Midland neighborhood at the time, according to Midland Health. The illness is so rare that in the state of Texas there have been only four cases reported in 2024. Of those four, two of them are right in that Midland neighborhood. The first case reported was back in August 2023. The second was reported in January 2024 and the third was in February 2024. ...

primary pulmonary tuberculosis symptoms :: Article Creator More Than 80% Of TB Patients Lack Persistent Cough, Study Finds More than 80% of people in Asia and Africa who have culture-confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) don't have one of the symptoms most commonly associated with the disease, according to a study published yesterday in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The study by an international team of scientists, which aimed to explore the prevalence of subclinical pulmonary TB, found that more than 80% of TB patients in 12 high-burden countries in Asia and Africa did not have a persistent cough, while more than 60% had no cough at all. More than a quarter had no other symptoms associated with the disease. The lack of a persistent cough is significant because it's one of the primary symptoms that triggers the diagnostic process for TB in HIV-negative patients. That means patients not reporting a persistent cough could face delays in ...