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Meningitis is an acute inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs. Meningitis can be life-threatening because of the inflammation's proximity to the brain and spinal cord; therefore, the co...
Encephalitis== Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis with meningitis is known as meningoencephalitis. Symptoms include headache, fever, confusion, drowsiness, and fatigue. Further symptoms include seizures or convulsions, tremors, hallucinations, stroke, and memory problems. * In 2013, encephalitis was estimated to have resulted in 77,000 deaths, down from 92,000 in 1990.==...
People who Suffer from Epileptic Seizures=====This project is for those who Suffer From Epileptic Seizures, but is NOT a cause of death.=== Also known as : fit, seizure, brain disorder, muscle spasms, epilepsy===Definition:===* A seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. An epileptic seizure (colloquially a fit) is a brief episode of signs or symptoms due to abnormal excess...
Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease that affects your nervous system, leading to painful muscle contractions, particularly of your jaw and neck muscles. Tetanus can interfere with your ability to breathe and can threaten your life. Tetanus is commonly known as "lockjaw."Thanks to the tetanus vaccine, cases of tetanus are rare in the United States and other parts of the developed world. Howev...
A convulsion is a medical condition where body muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in uncontrolled actions of the body along with altered consciousness. The spasms cause jerky motions that generally last a minute or two.* Some people may use it interchangeably with the word "seizure," although a seizure refers to bursts of electrical disturbance in the brain.** A convul...
Microcephaly is a condition where the head (circumference) is smaller than normal because the brain has not developed properly or has stopped growing. * Microcephaly is a rare condition. One baby in several thousand is born with microcephaly.* The severity of microcephaly ranges from mild to severe. * Microcephaly can be present at birth (congenital) or may develop postnatally (acquired). Signs...