For bacterial meningitis, what is:
The causative agent
The tissue that is affected
How it is transmitted
Common places it may be encountered
Treatment options
Bacterial meningitis:
Causative agents: streptococcus pneumoniae, neisseria meningititis, hemophilius influenzae and listeria monocytogenes.
Meninges of the brain is affected.
Transmission: It is passed to others through saliva or mucus through kissing, coughing or sneezing.
Common places: Infants, teens, young adults, crowded places, low immunity, healthcare providers working with meningitis patients and people in sub-saharan belt.
Treatment: Antibiotics, dexamethasone and fluid replacement.
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