The death of Mr Motivator’s grand-daughter from meningitis

MENINGITIS is an inflammation of brain linings and is usually caused by infection.

Today, Mr Motivator, a fitness guru, announced that his granddaughter died from the illness after a five-day fight against it.

Meningitis can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults

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Meningitis can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adultsCredit: Getty – Contributor
Mr Motivator revealed the tragic news that his granddaughter, Hadassah died of meningitis

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Mr Motivator broke the sad news that Hadassah, his granddaughter, had died from meningitis.

Hadassah (12 years old) died from an infection that is most common in infants and children.

If it is not treated quickly, meningitis can cause life-threatening septicaemia (blood poisoning) and results in permanent damage to the brain or nerves.

These two types of disease are treated differently.

A total of 3,200 people are affected by bacterial meningitis every year. One in ten people will die, while many others will suffer life-altering disabilities.

Meningitis can be passed to others by people who have the virus/bacterial form of meningitis in the throat or nose but aren’t actually ill.

Meningitis symptoms may appear suddenly. It is important that you are aware of the signs to watch out for.

The NHS states that the eight symptoms of meningitis may present in any order.

  1. A fever is high heat
  2. being sick
  3. a headache
  4. a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop)
  5. a stiff neck
  6. a dislike of bright lights
  7. Drowsiness and unresponsiveness
  8. seizures (fits)

It is crucial that you seek medical attention immediately if you or a loved ones are experiencing any of the symptoms.

Although babies might experience slightly different symptoms, it is more common for meningitis to develop quickly in infants.

Meningitis can cause breathing difficulties in babies.

They might also experience extreme shivering, diarrhoea, grunting sounds, vomiting, irritable, pain and cold hands and feet.

There are two types of meningitis: bacterial and viral.

Bacterial meningitis, which is more dangerous, needs to be treated in hospital for at least a week.

Patients will be provided with fluids, oxygen, and antibiotics.

The prognosis for patients is best if they are treated promptly. However, patients may suffer from long-term complications such as blindness, deafness or loss of limb dues to sepsis, memory problems, concentration problems, and co-ordination and balance problems.

Ten percent of cases end in death.

Viral infections are usually less serious and resolve quickly with rest and painkillers. However, you should seek medical advice before taking any further action.

24-year-old woman who had both her legs and arms amputated due to horror meningitis infection.

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