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There are a number of risk factors for fungal meningitis, including the use of immunosuppressants (such as after organ transplantation), HIV/AIDS, [35] and the loss of immunity associated with aging. [36] It is uncommon in those with a normal immune system [37] but has occurred with medication contamination. [38]
Worldwide, HIV and AIDS (which are characterized by immunosuppression) are major risk factors for the development of chronic infectious meningitis. [3] Diabetes, recent ear surgery or neurosurgery, and the presence of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt are other risk factors for the development of chronic infectious meningitis. [2]
Meningococcal meningitis is a form of bacterial meningitis. Meningitis is a disease caused by inflammation and irritation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. In meningococcal meningitis this is caused by the bacteria invading the cerebrospinal fluid and circulating through the central nervous system. Sub ...
MenACWY and MenB are also recommended for people of other ages with various medical conditions and social risk factors. [29] A meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) has been available since the 1970s and is the only meningococcal vaccine licensed for people older than 55.
Neonatal meningitis is a serious medical condition in infants that is rapidly fatal if untreated.Meningitis, an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes of the central nervous system, is more common in the neonatal period (infants less than 44 days old) than any other time in life, and is an important cause of morbidity and mortality globally.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the cause of Osler's triad of meningitis, pneumonia, and endocarditis. The portal of entry for this triad is said to be the lungs, followed by meningitis and endocarditis. Significant risk factors are heavy alcohol consumption, old age, splenectomy, immunosuppression, etc. Endocarditis typically involves the aortic ...
“One of the significant risk factors of severe COVID infection is age,” Dr. Yoon says. ... These diseases include pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, meningitis and blood infections ...
The risk of serious candida infection increases when multiple factors are present. These are: thrombocytopenia , the presence of candidal dermatitis, the use of systemic steroids, birth weights of <1,000 g, presence of a central catheter, postponing enteral feeding, vaginal delivery, and the amount of time broad-spectrum antibiotics were given.