Encephalitis, the full name of meningococcal meningitis, is an acute respiratory infection caused by meningococcal bacteria, the onset is fast, the condition is serious, once infected, often in a short period of time high fever, headache, vomiting and other symptoms, severe may even lead to shock and death.
The peak of cerebral flu is mainly concentrated from February to May every year, which is the period of large temperature changes and frequent crowd activities in spring. Young infants, children, and adolescents are more susceptible to attack because their immune systems are not yet fully developed. Therefore, parents and children must strengthen protection, look at the flow of brain scientifically and rationally, and avoid some common misunderstandings.
Myth (1) Only children get infected
In fact, cerebral flu is not an exclusive disease in children. Although the incidence is higher in children, adults are also at risk of cerebral infection.
Myth (2) Vaccinations are foolproof
The protective effect of the vaccine is affected by a variety of factors, such as the effectiveness of the vaccine, the number of vaccinations, the timing of vaccination, etc. In addition, vaccines are not guaranteed to be effective against all types of encephalopathy. Therefore, even after vaccination, we still need to pay attention to personal hygiene and precautions.
Myth (3) It is only spread through direct contact
There are many ways in which the flow of brain flow is transmitted. Although direct contact with respiratory secretions from sick people is the main route of transmission, encephalopathy can also be transmitted through airborne droplets, coughing, sneezing, etc. In addition, if you come into contact with objects or environments contaminated with germs, you may also be infected with the brain. In our daily life, we should pay attention to maintaining indoor ventilation, washing hands frequently, and avoiding close contact with sick people.
Myth (4) Same as the common cold
Although the early symptoms of cerebral flu are indeed somewhat similar to those of the common cold, such as fever, headache, cough, etc., a closer look can still reveal some differences. For example, patients with encephalopathy tend to have a higher body temperature, last longer, and have symptoms such as chills and severe headaches. In addition, cerebral flow may also cause characteristic symptoms such as petechiae and ecchymosis on the skin.
Source: Student Health News
Text: Liu Lili, Department of Pediatrics, Emergency General Hospital
Finishing: Mo Peng
Curator: Zhang Cancan
Editor: Li Jun Guan Zhongyao
Proofreading: Ma Yang
Review: Qin Mingrui, Xu Bingnan