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meningitis C vaccine — a vaccine that provides protection against the C strain of the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (the meningococcus), which accounts for approximately 50% of all cases of meningococcal meningitis and tends to occur in clusters. The vaccine is… … The new mediacal dictionary
Meningitis UK — is a national charity based in the United Kingdom. Its sole focus is on prevention and funding lifesaving research to eradicate all forms of meningitis. Contents 1 History of Meningitis UK 2 Research programme 3 Past breakthroughs … Wikipedia
Meningitis — Inflammation of the meninges, usually due to a bacterial infection but sometimes from viral, protozoan, or other causes (in some cases the cause cannot be determined). The onset is usually rapid (acute), and if untreated, the disease can be fatal … Medical dictionary
meningitis — n. an inflammation of the meninges due to infection by viruses or bacteria or fungi. Meningitis causes an intense headache, fever, loss of appetite, intolerance to light and sound, rigidity of muscles, especially those in the neck (see also… … The new mediacal dictionary
Vaccine, meningococcal — A vaccine to prevent meningococcal meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord due to bacterial infection by an organism called Neisseria meningitidis. The symptoms of meningococcal meningitis include… … Medical dictionary
Meningitis — Classification and external resources Meninges of the central nervous system: dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater. ICD 10 G … Wikipedia
Meningitis Vaccine Project — The Meningitis Vaccine Project is an effort to eliminate the meningitis epidemic in Sub Saharan Africa by developing a new meningococcal vaccine. The meningitis problem in that area is caused by a strain of meningitis called meningitis A , which… … Wikipedia
Meningitis — Clasificación y recursos externos CIE 10 G00 G … Wikipedia Español
Meningitis Trust — is a charity formed in the United Kingdom in 1986 to fight meningitis. It is based in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Contents 1 Support after meningitis 2 Key achievements 3 Support services … Wikipedia
Vaccine injury — Classification and external resources ICD 10 T88.1, Y58 Y59 … Wikipedia
