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Show WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 28, 1980 NORTH DAVIS LEADER, FEBRUARY 28, 1980 REFLEX-DA- VIS 8 By RIOURD ness of the infection is usually M. SAG, M.I). very low Prior to the introduction ot antibiotics, bacterial meningitis was almost always a fatal disease Todav while the outlook is much improved, bacterial meningitis is still among the most serious pediatric infections 4S bacterial infec- IN many tions. early recognition and treatment are key to an improved outcome A delay of as short as twentv minutes will allow the number ol growing bacteria to double lhe name meningitis refers to the inflammation of the meninges, or the delicate membrane coverings of the brain and spinal cord Bacterial meningitis may occur throughout the year, however much more frequently occurs during the winter months THFRL IS another form of meningitis called viral or asceptic meningitis which is much more mild in nature This form of meningitis may also occur throughout the year, but mainly occurs during the summer months Ml forms of meningitis occur more frequently in than in adults chil-die- EM of pieven-tio- n ol meningitis has not been solved I here is currently 1 HF PROBI work being done on the development ot vaccines, but there are many problems with this and sucpect that it will take several years before there is a safe and effective vaccine At the present time it seems that the use of selective antibiotics in other family member 1 contacts cated 1 is sometimes indihe overall contagious ings. staring, lethargy, difficulto rouse, coma and convulsions. Be wary of the irritable infant at any age who would rather lie stnl than be held and comforted At times the soft spot may be swollen ty DIAGNOSIS of bacterial meningitis is suspected upon the observation of various symptoms and physical signs of the disease Because of the immaturity of the nervous system in a younger child, there are less sy mptoms, and an early diagnosis is much more difficult to make Symptoms mav occur sud- denly without warning, or more commonly occur a few days after the beginning of a common viral infection Logic would tell us that the use of an antibiotic at the start of a viral illness would prevent the development of meningitis not so The use of an antibiotic will modify the course of the illness so that its recognition is delayed This delay in recognition leads to a delay in proper treatment, and a smoldering of the infection which may in turn lead to a higher rate of complications he infant less than four months old poses a special problem 1 he nature of the infection tends to be severe making early diagnosis very important. vet the symptoms mav be vague and few 1 HIS IS 1 SI MPTOMS to watch for at this age include elevated or subnormal temperature Sometimes, this temperature instability may be the only clear symptom of meningitis therefore, unexplained fever in such a young infant becomes a medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention Signs ol nervous system irritability may be present Some of these signs include sleepiness, skipping of feed THFRE MW be generalized symptoms of vomiting diarrhea or bruising ty pe rashes Sometimes the babv may just 'Took sick " Of course, these are not all ot the symptoms, and please note that the majority of babies with these symptoms do not have bacterial meningitis The point is that awareness of these symptoms w ill lead to an aw areness of the problem and to an earlier diagnosis Between the ages from four months to two years, the diagnosis becomes gradually more straight-forwarSymptoms aie generally more consistent Temperatures greater than 101 or less than 97 is almost always present Nerd vous system irritability is usually present THFREMW be alternating periods of lethargy and well being 1 he child may be delirious. lethargic or even comatose If the soft spot is still present, it is usually swollen I he first sign of meningitis may be a convulsion associated with a fever ery often the child will have forceful vomiting Because of pain and discomfort. the child may resist a forward nodding motion of the head making the neck stiff. A bruising rash may be noted. OLDER THAN two years old, the child may be able to describe a severe headache accompanied by fever, stiff neck, altered consciousness, and often forceful vomiting. Once the diagnosis is suspected. prompt medical attention needs to be sought. If the physician suspects meningitis, then a sample of spinal fluid along with other tests will be immediately taken and the institution of therapy will be started. SOMETIMES THE diagnosis of bacteria meningitis is and repeated examinations w ill be necessary to make the diagnosis. If an infant is seen early in the day for vague sy mptoms, and later in the dav develops more severe symptoms, that infant needs to be seen again the very same day. By trying to keep on top of it. the earliest possible diagnosis will be made and the best possible outcome will be reached elu-siv- e, VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED IF THERE are questions or comments about today's article, please refer them to Richard M Sag. M D . North Davis Pediatrics, 2084 North 1700 West, Layton. Utah 84041, telephone Layton Civic Arts Assoc. 773-911- Art Docet Training A number of ladies from the Salt Lake Art Center visited the LeConte Stewart Gallery of Art on Feb. 20. The group fro'm the Art Center Docet Training program, emphasized an overv lew of art and an effort to assist in community art he Layton Civic Arts Association met luesdav. Feb 19 to diseuss plans for up- Docents are appreciation volunteers who meet for a ten week training session and then The following is a presentation of the permanent platform of the Mnern ail Paitv regarding domestic policy . The l ulled States government is spei dually prohibited from exeri ising anv authority whatsoever except as authorized bv the ( (institution. Therefoie, the position of the Mneri an Party is that government shall not 1. or subsidize any aitivity involving prodiu mg. selling, transporting, or distributing of any goods or performing any services not authorized bv the constitution. a. Engage in USA Rated PG Feb. March Fri. a Sat. 7.30 ft 9:20 7.30 Only Weeknights Sat. Mat. 1:15 & 3.05 Adults 2.25 Students a Sr. Citizens 1.75 Children 1.00 Tues Special Adults Sr. Citizens a Students 1.25 Finance, subsidize or legislate with rcspei t to iharitv. welfare, public works, or education, except that it may maintain aiadenues in conjunction willi the defense of the I mted States b. J KAYSVILLE THEATRE deficit in anv fiscal year, except in time of declaied war. or operate a planned inflationary ec ciiiomv. r Incur Skatetown a budget 376-527- continue meeting from time to time for other educational periences. ex- coming cultural events the association will sponsor for the people of Layton LECONTE STEWART talked and discussed art in general and Utah art. Told them briefly of the graphic arts, ON JILY 4th. the Arts Association plans to provide live entertainment for two or three hours belore the fireworks Several local people will be invited to participate on this program T he possibility ol having a concert put on bv a military band is being explored Next year, the Civic Arts Association will organize a etching, lithography and linoleum block printing. He then took them on a gallery tour and talked briefly about the oil canvasses, pencil drawings and prints that are hanging there. Mrs. Stewart assisted her husband in the art discussion. Mrs. Roberta Walters, assistant director of education" at the Salt Lake Art Center, was in charge of the group who spent most of the afternoon at the Stewart Gallery. S 3 I WINDOW REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS g Plans Events Group Visits Gallery I tMHHMMHHMMMMMMMMMMMMHMMMMMf Davis Ninth Medical ( entei voltmleeix teteiving speu.il lecognition at the gi imp's annual banquet ueie (limn left) jan Rhodes, histene (an don, Dons Rhodes (pi evident ot the v ohuiteei in gamation) and onilas Sun mei . 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