alvin…..hope u get well soon from meningitis
Friday, February 29th, 2008just had a chat with ms. darrel…she was holding alvins phone…im shocked and sad… the thought of alvin lying helplessless is depressing… alvin is a jolly and such a nice fellow, always there to sacrifice himself helping others with a smile… hope he gets well soon…remembered last week he wanted to chat with me but i had class….that was friday… sunday…he was admitted to hospital….im sad you know…i really liked him…such a memoriable person to remember…well…after searching wikipedia…now i know what disease he’s suffering from….
Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the central nervous system, known collectively as the meninges. Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, most prominently bacteria, viruses and other infectious agents, but also physical injury, cancer,
or certain drugs. While some forms of meningitis are mild and resolve
on their own, meningitis is a potentially serious condition owing to
the proximity of the inflammation to the brain and spinal cord. The
potential for serious neurological damage or even death necessitates
prompt medical attention and evaluation. Infectious meningitis, the
most common form, is typically treated with antibiotics and requires close observation. Some forms of meningitis (such as those associated with meningococcus, mumps virus or pneumococcus infections) may be prevented with immunization.