Meningitis

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/meningitis

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Meningitis?Neurological deficits, hearing loss, cognitive impairment, epilepsy, limb loss
2. What is the primary pathogens (bacterial)?Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Listeria monocytogenes
3. What is the primary pathogens (viral)?Enteroviruses, Herpes Simplex Virus, Arboviruses
4. How does meningitis make you feel?People with meningitis might feel a very strong headache, feel very tired, have a fever, or feel like their neck is stiff. They might also feel sick to their stomach or have a rash.
5. Why do some people get meningitis from germs?Most meningitis is caused by bacteria or viruses that get into the brain by breaking the blood‑brain barrier or by going in through a head injury. These germs start an inflammation that can hurt the brain.

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): The clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, analyzed to diagnose meningitis.
Blood-Brain Barrier: A protective layer of cells that prevents many substances from reaching the brain.
Sequelae: Long-term health problems that can result from a disease or injury.