Scare

Types of Meningitis There are basically four different types of meningitis. In general, they are classified by their cause: viral (virus), bacterial (bacteria), fungal (fungus), or amoebic (amoeba). Viral meningitis is the most common of the types of meningitis, and is typically less serious than bacterial (which has a high fatality rate). The most common viral attack is typically from the coxsackie and echovirus (two viruses that are part of a group called enterovirus – which is the group that contains the polio virus). Less common causes include complications due to measles, polio, or chickenpox viruses. I will find out soon if I was accidentally exposed to one of these. Seriously. Well, me and many others. Don't worry, I'm inoculated for the worst kind and had prophylaxis, but it is still creepy. The thing that kills me (ha ha) is that there are people that think we don't deserve a pay hike. ...