"Meningococcal" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Meningococcal refers to a type of bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis, which can lead to meningitis (inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord) and septicemia (blood infection). Meningococcal disease is a serious and sometimes life-threatening illness that can result in long-term complications, such as hearing loss, brain damage, and even death.
Menningismus is a term that refers to a group of neurological symptoms caused by irritation or inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The symptoms of meningismus can include headache, stiff or sore neck, fever, sensitivity to light and noise, and changes in mental status such as confusion, disorientation, or agitation. The term is often used interchangeably with meningitis, although meningismus can occur without actual bacterial or viral infection.
A meningocele is a type of spinal cord tumor that occurs when a sac of tissue, called a meningocele, protrudes through an opening in the spine and pushes on the spinal cord, often causing pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves.
Meningococcus is a type of bacterium that can cause meningitis, a serious infection that inflames the lining around the brain and spinal cord. There are different strains of Neisseria meningitidis, a type of meningococcus, which can cause meningitis and septicemia (blood infection). Meningococcal vaccines are available to help prevent meningococcal disease.