Meningitis (Neurological Disorders)

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Meningitis Vaccine Project Mission is to eliminate epidemic meningitis as a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa through the development, testing, introduction, and widespread use of conjugate meningococcal vaccines. Features press releases and disease information. http://www.meningvax.org/ WHO: Meningococcal Disease Includes news releases, fact sheets, and articles. http://www.who.int/csr/disease/meningococcal/en/ Meningitis Research Foundation Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease. http://www.meningitis.org/ National Meningitis Association A nonprofit organization founded by parents to educate parents, students, health professionals and public policy makers about the dangers of meningococcal disease and vaccination efforts. http://www.nmaus.org Arachnoiditis Yahoo Group Discussion group for sufferers of inflammation of the arachnoid mater. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Arachnoiditis/ MedlinePlus: Meningitis Directory of news, articles, and factsheets. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/meningitis.html eMedicine - Staphylococcal Meningitis Dr. Lawrence Zumo reports on this form of bacterial meningitis infection often linked to neurosurgery, trauma, and compromised immune system. http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic352.htm Meningococcal Australia, Inc. Find an Australian charitable organisation, established in February 2003, dedicated solely to fighting Meningococcal Disease through education and research and assisting those people whose lives have been ravaged by this terrible disease. http://www.meningococcal-australia.org.au Medinfo - Meningitis Information on the symptoms and signs, what to do and where to go for further information, from Medinfo.co.uk http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/meningitis.html Bacterial Meningitis Facts Discuses the various bacteria that cause the disease, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention. http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/Bacmeningitis.html Viral Meningitis Facts Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention. http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/vmenin.html Meningococcal Disease From McKinley Health Center an article about meningitis, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and a discussion about vaccines. http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/dis-cond/commdis/meningit.html Meningitis Angels Non-profit organisation supporting families affected by bacterial meningitis. http://meningitis-angels.org eMedicine: Meningitis Dr. Marjorie Lazoff offers a detailed clinical report on its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information on bacterial meningitis diagnostic and treatment procedures. http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic309.htm The McKenzie Meningitis Foundation Promotes education and awareness of a vaccine-preventable disease. http://www.themckenziefoundation.org/ The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada Information about the organization and its mission and events. Includes data about the disease, news and the different types. http://www.meningitis.ca/ Meningitis Trust Information about meningitis and meningococcal disease, what research is taking place and what support is offered to sufferers by this global charity. http://www.meningitis-trust.org Haemophilus Influenzae Type b Facts Includes cause, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention. http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/hib.html Meningitis Foundation of America Information about the organization as well as the disease. Includes FAQs, symptoms, treatment, prevention, recovery and support. Also has a mailing list, newsletter and a survey. http://www.musa.org/ eMedicine Health - Meningitis in Children Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10079-1.asp DrGreene.com A Question and Answer discussion about bacterial meningitis explains the causes, treatment, and outcomes, which include loss of hearing, brain damage and even death. http://www.drgreene.com/html/21786.html

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