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Meningitis: Conditions
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The term meningitis does not refer to a specific disease entity but rather to the pathological condition of inflammation of the tissues of the meninges. The etiological agent can be anything that activates the inflammatory process, including both pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi; chemical toxins such as lead and arsenic; contrast media used in myelography; and metastatic malignant cells.
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There are a number of supplements that have been shown to reduce inflammation and, while the research is still preliminary, it is reasonable when dealing with a serious condition such as meningitis to take every possible precaution. Nutritional therapy has identified many substances that can reduce inflammation and may help reduce inflammatory damage associated with meningitis.
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The main thing that parents can do is be on the lookout for any petechiae or other signs of meningitis described above, especially under conditions of a local or community outbreak of infection. If parents are not sure, they should not take a chance but seek medical attention just to be on the safe side.
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