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Meningitis Meningitis is
The early symptoms of inflammation of the
meningitis and meningococcal protective
septicemia are similar to those
of flu and can include membranes covering
headache, fever, vomiting, the brain and spinal
diarrhea and general cord, known
tiredness. collectively as the
meninges.
"The more specific signs and
symptoms include a stiff neck,
dislike of bright lights,
confusion, joint and muscle
pain, fever with cold hands
and feet and, in some cases, a
rash that does not fade under
pressure.

Symptoms of Brain
BRAIN COMPRESSION
Compression:
Drowsiness

Breathing difficulty
Weak pulse
One-sided
paralysis
Coma
Raised intracranial
pressure

Subdural hematomas are
usually the result of a
serious head injury.
Acute subdural
hematomas are among
the deadliest of all head
injuries

Hydrocephalus Build up of fluid in
the brain
To reduce
intracranial
pressure, a shunt
is placed during
surgery. A shunt
is a narrow piece
of tubing that
drains the fluid.
The shunt is placed