![]() ![]() ![]() Neck stiffness, Texas meningitis epidemic of 1911–12 The word meningitis comes from the Greek μῆνιγξ meninx, "membrane", and the medical suffix -itis, "inflammation". Smaller outbreaks may also occur in other areas of the world. Outbreaks of bacterial meningitis occur between December and June each year in an area of sub-Saharan Africa known as the meningitis belt. With appropriate treatment, the risk of death in bacterial meningitis is less than 15%. In 2019, meningitis was diagnosed in about 7.7 million people worldwide, of whom 236,000 died, down from 433,000 deaths in 1990. Meningitis can lead to serious long-term consequences such as deafness, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, or cognitive deficits, especially if not treated quickly. Corticosteroids can also be used to prevent complications from excessive inflammation. ![]() The first treatment in acute meningitis consists of promptly giving antibiotics and sometimes antiviral drugs. ![]() Giving antibiotics to people with significant exposure to certain types of meningitis may also be useful. Some forms of meningitis are preventable by immunization with the meningococcal, mumps, pneumococcal, and Hib vaccines. A lumbar puncture, in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), can diagnose or exclude meningitis. Meningitis can be life-threatening because of the inflammation's proximity to the brain and spinal cord therefore, the condition is classified as a medical emergency. Non-infectious causes include malignancy ( cancer), subarachnoid hemorrhage, chronic inflammatory disease ( sarcoidosis) and certain drugs. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites. A non-blanching rash (a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it) may also be present. Young children often exhibit only nonspecific symptoms, such as irritability, drowsiness, or poor feeding. Other symptoms include confusion or altered consciousness, nausea, vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light or loud noises. The most common symptoms are fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Meningitis is acute or chronic inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, collectively called the meninges. Whether true or not, Pinky and the Brain can't help but make fans question who really is the genius and who's truly insane.Meninges of the central nervous system: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.ĭeafness, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, cognitive deficits Įncephalitis, brain tumor, lupus, Lyme disease, seizures, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, naegleriasis Īntibiotics, antivirals, steroids That being said, it makes enough sense for fans to point out the many moments that give the theory even more validity. While Ruegger acknowledges the theory's presence and fan following, he can't help but put it to rest as the creator, denying any truth to the theory. Pinky’s brain, however, is an empty void except for the shell of a peanut." He then continues to explain that while the lyrics could make sense, the visuals help tell the real story, even citing that the "one is a genius" line shows Brain writing equations as Pinky jumps in wearing a straightjacket during "The other's insane." When questioned about the lyrical evidence, he states, ".In the original theme song in Animaniacs, when they sing 'one is a genius the other’s insane,' at that point, they walk past an X-Ray machine, and you see that The Brain’s got a very involved cranium with machinery working hard in there. While the theory makes a lot of sense, and the story lends itself heavily to the idea, the show's creator, Tom Ruegger, put the ideas to rest in an interview. RELATED: A Dark Disney Theory Connects Captain Hook To The Little Mermaid With Murder The theorist also posits that Pinky only acts the way he does because he would rather not use his vast intelligence and instead use his time to have fun in wacky ways. It's revealed that he actually only wants to return to his home in a small can that features a picture of the world on the label, meaning world domination was never a goal. In "Leggo my Ego," the Brain meets with Sigmund Freud, and the two delve deeper into why the Brain wants to take over the world. These ideas have been explored in many videos, but another, more interesting aspect is explored in a video where the theorist explores Brain's motivations. He also realizes he can talk since he couldn't before therefore, it means that Pinky is already smarter than the average mouse, but he expresses it differently. In the origin episode "Project B.R.A.I.N." it's also explained that both mice went through the same mind-enhancing experiments that made Brain smarter. ![]()
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