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chlorine and Meningitis, Meningococcal

chlorine has been researched along with Meningitis, Meningococcal in 1 studies

chloride : A halide anion formed when chlorine picks up an electron to form an an anion.

Meningitis, Meningococcal: A fulminant infection of the meninges and subarachnoid fluid by the bacterium NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS, producing diffuse inflammation and peri-meningeal venous thromboses. Clinical manifestations include FEVER, nuchal rigidity, SEIZURES, severe HEADACHE, petechial rash, stupor, focal neurologic deficits, HYDROCEPHALUS, and COMA. The organism is usually transmitted via nasopharyngeal secretions and is a leading cause of meningitis in children and young adults. Organisms from Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, B, C, Y, and W-135 have been reported to cause meningitis. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp689-701; Curr Opin Pediatr 1998 Feb;10(1):13-8)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
MELNOTTE, P1
FOLIGUET, JM1
CANTON, P1

Other Studies

1 other study available for chlorine and Meningitis, Meningococcal

ArticleYear
[MENINGOCOCCAL CEREBROSPINAL MENINGITIS WITH CLEAR FLUID].
    Bulletins et memoires de la Societe medicale des hopitaux de Paris, 1963, Nov-15, Volume: 114

    Topics: Albumins; Carbohydrates; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Chlorides; Diagnosis; France; Humans; Meningitis; Meni

1963