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Meningitis (26)
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Arachnoiditis Yahoo Group 
Discussion group for sufferers of inflammation of the arachnoid mater.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Arachnoiditis/
Bacterial Meningitis Facts 
Discuses the various bacteria that cause the disease, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.
http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/Bacmeningitis.html
DrGreene.com: Meningitis 
A Question and Answer discussion about bacterial meningitis explains the causes, treatment, and outcomes, which include loss of hearing, brain damage and even death.
http://www.drgreene.com/21_1139.html
HealthLink MCW 
Read about Meningococcal disease, which refers to two conditions caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitides. Includes transmission, symptoms and treatment.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002419.html
Lubor Cerva 
List of publications with several hyperlinked fulltexts and photomicrograph documentation on primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in man in the Czech republic and experiments with Naegleria fowleri - the causative agent.
http://www.volny.cz/l.cerva
Medinfo - Meningitis 
Information on the symptoms and signs, what to do and where to go for further information, from Medinfo.co.uk
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/meningitis.html
MedlinePlus: Meningitis 
Directory of news, articles, and factsheets.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/meningitis.html
Meningitis Angels 
Non-profit organisation supporting families affected by bacterial meningitis.
http://meningitis-angels.org
Meningitis Foundation of America 
Information about the organization as well as the disease. Includes FAQs, symptoms, treatment, prevention, recovery and support. Also has a mailing list, newsletter and a survey.
http://www.musa.org/
Meningitis Research Foundation 
Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, after effects, scientific research and on support for those who have experienced the disease.
http://www.meningitis.org/
Meningitis Trust 
Information about meningitis and meningococcal disease, what research is taking place and what support is offered to sufferers by this global charity.
http://www.meningitis-trust.org
Meningitis Vaccine Project 
Mission is to eliminate epidemic meningitis as a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa through the development, testing, introduction, and widespread use of conjugate meningococcal vaccines. Features press releases and disease information.
http://www.meningvax.org/
Meningococcal Australia, Inc. 
Find an Australian charitable organisation, established in February 2003, dedicated solely to fighting Meningococcal Disease through education and research and assisting those people whose lives have been ravaged by this terrible disease.
http://www.meningococcal-australia.org.au
Meningococcal Disease 
From McKinley Health Center an article about meningitis, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and a discussion about vaccines.
http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/dis-cond/commdis/meningit.html
National Meningitis Association 
A nonprofit organization founded by parents to educate parents, students, health professionals and public policy makers about the dangers of meningococcal disease and vaccination efforts.
http://www.nmaus.org
Viral Meningitis Facts 
Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.
http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/vmenin.html
eMedicine - Staphylococcal Meningitis 
Dr. Lawrence Zumo reports on this form of bacterial meningitis infection often linked to neurosurgery, trauma, and compromised immune system.
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic352.htm
eMedicine Health - Meningitis in Adults 
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this potentially life-threatening infection of the meninges—the tough layer of tissue that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17401-1.asp
eMedicine: Meningitis 
Dr. Marjorie Lazoff offers a detailed clinical report on its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information on bacterial meningitis diagnostic and treatment procedures.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic309.htm
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