WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENINGITIS*




                                                  WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MENINGITIS*



Health is wealth is a cliche that is sometimes overlooked. It will shock you that death strikes our teens and youths for reasons that can be avoided, yet many families are oblivious of these reasons.

There are a few diseases that kills faster than HIV/AIDS, and Meningitis is one of them. Medical scholars have it that, it is more deadly when weighed with the most deadly diseases, yet many Nigerians are not cognizant of the causes and symptoms of Meningitis.

It is quite appalling, how we handle critical issues in this part of the world, we hide under the cover of prayers rather than seek medical attention. We spiritualize everything without taking precautions, of course the repercussion is high mortality rates.
No doubt, prayer is helpful but the roles of good information as well as medical support cannot be shortchanged. The purpose of this article is to sensitise people and raise the awareness level about Meningtis

According to a group called, Voice of Meningitis, the term Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.

It is caused when the protective membranes around the brain and the Spinal cord known as Meniges becomes infected”.  Studies have shown that, there are various types of Meningitis but “the two most common ones are Bacterial and Viral Meningitis”.  


How can one contact Meningitis?

·        Saliva Exchange through kissing
·        Exposure to smoke (intake of smoke directly and indirectly)
·        Residing in quarters such as dormitories
·        Sharing of utensils 

Possible symptoms of Meningitis are stated below, however, it should be noted that Meningitis has symptoms that are similar to other viral illnesses such as:

  • ·        Severe headache
  • ·        Stiff neck 
  • ·        Cold hands & Feet
  • ·        Confusion
  • ·        Nausea and vomiting
  • ·        Sudden high fever
  • ·        Sensitivity to light
  • ·        Rash
  • ·        Loss of Appetite


People at RISK of Meningitis are:
  • *    Children who are not vaccinated
  • *    Teenagers
  • *    Youths 

 There is therefore a need to be more sensitive to our children and wards, our environment, association and also we need to ensure our children and teenagers are well vaccinated.

It is worthy to note that speed is essential to the treatment of Meningitis. It is advisable that once you observe a few of the symptoms, such a child is to be medically observed to ascertain the illness and sever the spread of the virus.

Knowledge is power: it helps us to be more proactive but proper application of the knowledge is more essential.

Thank you for visiting Olabusola’s Review. I remain your loyal host: Olabusola Olorunnowo.


SOURCE: Voicesofmeningitis.org
www.mayoclinic.org
Edited by Segilola Awolesi


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