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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of meningitis
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The Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany, where patients receive top-class medical care corresponding to the high standards of European university medicine. The medical center is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin – the largest and th
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Beta Clinic Bonn

Beta Clinic Bonn

Overall rating9.7 / 10
The Beta Clinic Bonn is a modern private healthcare facility with 20 specialized departments. In addition, the clinic cooperates with 30 independent doctors of various specializations, most of whom have their own private practices. The doors of the clinic first opened for patients in 2008. Since that time, the medical facility h
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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About the disease

Meningitis is a disease, during which meninges, which are membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, become inflamed. Most often meningitis develops when the fluid, which surrounds the meninges, becomes infected. In 80% meningitis is caused by viral and bacterial infections, which at first are manifested by simple cold or flu. In other cases, meningitis can develop as a result of cancer and certain drug allergies, which irritate the meninges in the brain and cause inflammation. In rare cases meningitis can be caused by fungus infection and HIV. People who had measles or influenza are also in the risk group. There are two types of meningitis: viral and bacterial. They are both contagious, meaning that they can be easily transmitted by air during close contact between infected and healthy persons. Viral meningitis is more widespread than bacterial and it is more contagious. Nonetheless, bacterial meningitis is more dangerous with 25% on average dying from this condition if not treated on time. Overall, meningitis is a very common disease affecting approximately 10 million people each year. It needs to be treated immediately once found in order to avoid such complications as hearing loss and brain damage. People with immune deficiency and pregnant women should always beware of the risk of meningitis, as it can be very dangerous for this group of people.

Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Stiffness in the neck
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Sleepiness
  • Decreased appetite

Diagnosis

  • During general examination doctor will determine if a person has stiff neck and fever, which are the first indicators on meningitis.
  • Lumbar puncture test is also commonly used as it can show if there is inflammation in the spinal fluid.
  • CT scan of the brain is used to check if the anatomic structure of the brain was not damaged.
  • Blood count can show if there is increased amount of white blood cells, which is an indicator that the body fights an infection.  

Treatment

Conservative treatment is the most commonly used treatment option for meningitis. Treatment depends on the type of meningitis. Bacterial meningitis needs to be treated by intravenous antibiotics, which can block the bacteria, that cause inflammation in the meninges. For viral meningitis doctors also use special anti- inflammatory drugs, but in most cases this type of meningitis needs to be resolved on its own. Nonetheless, a patient has to be under observation of the doctor to ensure speedy recovery. After treatment a patient needs to regularly visit the GP to avoid complications, which could affect ears, brain and overall health condition of a person.  

If started early, treatment is in most cases successful and with no further complications. 

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko