Meningitis: 7 points every Nigerian must know before it's too late

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reported that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the CEO of the center, this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Thursday in Abuja.

Ihekweazu said that 1,966 suspected cases were recorded while 109 confirmed since the outbreak of the disease in February in the country.

Meningitis can be fatal within 24 hours

What are some facts Nigerians need to know about the disease before it is too late, so they preventative measures can take?

Health research funding website the following facts:

1. There are different types of Meningitis

Meningitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or even on certain occasions. Because of this, being able to determine the cause of the infection swelling of the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord acknowledged is critical.

The bacterial version of meningitis is the most deadly, accounting for the deaths of more than 120,000 people around the world each year.

2. It kills quickly

It is possible for someone to die of meningitis just 24 hours after taking place the initial symptoms of the disease. About 10% of cases of meningitis fatal even when receiving treatment immediately.

Another 20% of people will have some form of permanent brain damage or disability receive a direct result of the disease, which means that only recover 70% of people with meningitis after stopping the symptoms.

3. There is no age barrier

Meningitis is known for kids affected under the age of 5 and teenagers aged 15-19 the most, but the nature of the disease means that may at any influence that anybody time.

It does not matter where someone lives today in the world. Meningitis can more often in low income areas and where vaccines are not as available, but it is still in every corner of every society.

4. Vaccines can help it

One of the most effective ways to stop meningitis before it ever started to be vaccinated against the disease. This is why it is recommended as part of vaccination program today every child.

By people expose to death and dying bacteria that cause the deadliest forms of the disease, children receive a higher level of protection against all bacterial forms of the disease.

5. Smoking increases the risk of Meningitis

Meningitis is often spread through personal contact, which is why smoking causes many people to be carriers of the virus or bacteria.

While seasonal factors may also contribute to the ability of people to pick up the disease and spread it, smoking is the # 1 way that people increase their chances of picking up meningitis.

6. This leads to major diseases

Those who survive the symptoms of meningitis tend to be long-term health consequences such as deafness, brain damage, learning disabilities, seizures, and limited physical activity and lose capabilities.

7. Other ways besides vaccination

One of the top ways to reduce the symptoms and risks of contracting meningitis is found to be vaccinated. Other prevention tactics include hands frequently, exercising regularly, maintaining a stable immune system, and cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough.