Creator: Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Keywords: Bacterial Meningitis Glossary, glossary for Bacterial Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis

Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Last Updated on Mar 15, 2019

Glossary

Sinusitis: Swollen or inflamed sinuses

Otitis: Infection or inflammation of the inner or outer ear

Thrombocytopenia: Low blood count of platelets

Tachycardia: The heart beats faster when there is an abnormal electrical impulse that originates in either the lower or upper chambers of the heart

Meningismus: Neck stiffness

Photophobia: Eye discomfort due to bright light

Phonophobia: An irrational fear towards sound

Published on Apr 28, 2017
Last Updated on Mar 15, 2019

Most Popular on Medindia

A-Z Drug Brands in India

Drug Side Effects Calculator

Find a Hospital

Quiz on Meningitis

Meningitis is a serious condition that can even cause death. Children are commonly affected and it often appears as outbreaks. Test your knowledge on meningitis by taking this ...

Drugs used to Treat Meningitis

Meningitis

Meninges are the three layers of membrane that cover the brain and infection of the cerebrospinal fluid between them causes meningitis the disease of the meninges.

World Meningitis Day 2017: Exclusive Interview With PadmaShri Dr. C.U Velmurugendran

World Meningitis Day 2017 is celebrated on 24th April 2017 to rasie awareness about meningitis. Exclusive interview with Dr. C.U.Velmurugendran, neurologist.