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spots Chicken pox German Measles Meningitis Inflammation of the meninges (the lining of the brain). Mainly caused by bacteria or viruses Signs and symptoms in Babies • • • • • • • • • Fever with cold hands and feet Refusing feeds or being sick High-pitched moaning cry or whimpering Being fretful and not liking being picked up Neck retraction with an arched back Blank and staring expression Child is difficult to wake and has no energy Pale and blotchy complexion Fontanelle may be tense or bulging Symptoms in older children and adults • • • • • • • • • Flu like symptoms Vomiting High temperature Violent or severe headache Stiff neck Photophobia -Dislike of bright lights Drowsiness and lack of energy Painful joints Fits Types of meningitis • Viral – most common, hardly ever life threatening. Spread by respiratory tract, poor hygiene, can be found in polluted water • Bacterial –quite rare but serious ,needs urgent treatment. • About 2,500 – 3,000 reported cases each year • Meningococcal – A, B, & C (B most common) • Pneumococcal • Hib vaccine introduce in routine immunisation programme in1992 Septicaemia • Some bacteria can cause septicaemia (blood poisoning) • The germs multiply uncontrollably in blood stream and cause septicaemia before they reach the meninges • In other cases the bacteria infect the bloodstream and the meninges at the same time causing both. Signs and symptoms of septicaemia • Can develop quickly • Rash appears under the skin • Starts as cluster of tiny spots like pin pricks • If not treated –get bigger and look like bruises • Anywhere on the body • Do not turn white when they are pressed
