Meningitis is an infection of the membranes, meninges that surrounds and protects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Bacterial meningitis must be treated immediately with intravenous antibiotics and sometimes corticosteroids and, of course, the antibiotic depends on the type of bacteria causing the infection.
Prevention
First of all, to prevent the spread of bacterial meningitis it is important to practice good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing. Since the factors that increase the risk include spending time in communities (school, campus or college) because it spreads easily, children should be aware and vaccinated. As several types of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis, a range of vaccines is wide (e.g. meningococcal vaccine, Hib vaccine).
<span>There are three phases of clnic study and one post approval phase required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a New Drug Application (NDA). Phase IV which is a common stipulation by the FDA includes continual evaluation of the drug after approval has been granted.</span><span />
Invertebrates can have bilateral or radial symmetry, or they can be asymmetrical. Bilateral symmetry means that the animal is arranged in the same way on both sides. Radial symmetry means the body parts are arranged in a circle around a central point.
A family of orientation refers to the family into which a person is born. A family of procreation describes one that is formed through marriage. These distinctions have cultural significance related to issues of lineage.
