Documents Meningococcemia

MENINGOCOCCEMIA I. Definition Meningococcemia is the presence of meningococcus in the bloodstream. It is an acute and potentially life-threatening infection of the bloodstream…

Documents Meningococcemia

MENINGOCOCCEMIA I. Definition Meningococcemia is the presence of meningococcus in the bloodstream. It is an acute and potentially life-threatening infection of the bloodstream…

Documents Communicable Diseases

PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS Causative Agent: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Host: Human; Cattle Mode of Transmission: Airborne-droplet Key Manifestations: a. Night sweats b. Weight…

Health & Medicine Unit vii

1. DISEASES AFFECTING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 2. MENINGITIS – CEREBROSPINAL FEVER Is the inflammation of the meninges of the brainand spinal cord as a result of bacterial…