Mentorship is a personal developmental relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person. The mentor may be older or younger, but have a certain area of expertise.
Most people who get bacterial meningitis get it from one of two types of bacteria: 1  Streptococcus pneumoniae. 2  This is a common type of bacteria that causes a number of illnesses besides meningitis, such as ear and sinus infections and pneumonia.
Complications of patients with bacterial meningitis include: 1  Visual impairment. Infection may spread towards the eyes if left untreated. 2  Deafness. Deafness may also occur when the bacteria reaches the optic nerve. 3  Seizures. The bacteria irritates the meningeal layers and may lead to seizures.