Recently, an issue of the journal Nature noted that there has been a shift regarding deadly infections that may actually be causing the development of fatal brain injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in addition to other serious side effects.rnrnRecent studies have revealed more harmful damage to the brain than once thought. Researchers tested the effects of a meningitis infection by injecting the disease into mice. Additionally, blood vessels will likely explode when the infection is administered causing brain damage. Researchers are continuing to look into the effects of meningitis as a major cause of TBI, but for now have determined that new treatments are likely needed to treat meningitis-induced TBI.rnrnWhat is Meningitis?rnrnMeningitis occurs in an individual as an infection of the fluid surrounding a spinal cord and the brain. There are two common forms of meningitis that are often described in the news: bacterial meningitis and viral meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is often considered a deadly bacteria that can quickly cause brain injury and brain damage including hearing loss and learning disabilities, according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). Viral meningitis is listed as \"generally less severe\" and can be healed without a specific treatment, although research now describes both viral and bacterial meningitis as more harmful to the brain than once thought.rnrnThe disease is considered very contagious, although less so than the common cold or flu. Bacterial meningitis can be spread through an \"exchange of respiratory and throat secretions\" such as kissing, coughing or sharing drinks, food and utensils, according to the CDC.rnrnThere are vaccines against meningitis but individuals should also be aware of signs and symptoms of the condition as well, especially if they work in an office, day care, school-type environment, etc. The Meningitis Foundation of America described the following symptoms of the condition:rnrn* vomitingrnrn* headachernrn* drowsinessrnrn* seizuresrnrn* high temperaturesrnrn* joint painrnrn* stiff neckrnrn* rashrnrn* sensitivity to lightrnrn* infants may have a high-pitched cry, dislike being held while arching backrnrn* pale skin colorrnrn* high feverrnrnTBI Side EffectsrnrnUnfortunately there are a vast number of side effects and conditions that can develop when a patient suffers from a injury incident. Because TBI varies from patient to patient it is imperative that an individual be diagnosed and treated for a brain injury and its side effects. However, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) reports that the following conditions are common among TBI victims:rnrn* difficulty thinking, reasoningrnrn* memory problemsrnrn* problems with sight, touch, taste, smell and hearingrnrn* inability to communicate, express and understandrnrn* behavioral issues, acting outrnrn* increased aggressionrnrn* anxiety, depressionrnrn* social inappropriatenessrnrn* personality changesrnrn* stupor, comarnrnLiving With TBIrnrnLiving with such an injury can be a difficult scenario, for both a victim and their support group including friends and family. It is important that an individual who feels they may have suffered from a traumatic brain injury to seek a medical assessment immediately, as a brain injury can worsen if not treated properly.rnrnAdditionally, it may be necessary for a TBI victim to receive a free legal consultation from a brain injury attorney in order to develop a TBI lawsuit, which may provide an award of monetary compensation. Often, TBI treatments and medical diagnosis can be expensive, and if an individual has little to no coverage from health insurance, a brain injury could mean losing their home, job or more, which is why brain injury litigation may assist a victim in receiving treatment payment.rn
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