Ambiguous loss is a type of loss you feel when a person with dementia is physically here, but may not be. mentally or emotionally present in the same way as before. This is very different from the loss and grief of sudden death, as an example, where you clearly know. that the person is gone. With a death, you are more likely to get support from family and friends, and. may eventually find closure through traditional mourning rituals and the natural grieving process.
Meningitis is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. It also may be caused by a fungal infection, parasite, a reaction to certain medications or medical treatments, a rheumatologic disease such as lupus, some types of cancer, or a traumatic injury to the head or spine.acterial meningitis is a rare but potentially fatal disease. It can be caused by several types of bacteria that first cause an upper respiratory tract infection and then travel through the blood stream to the brain.
What is fungal meningitis? Fungal meningitis is inflammation of the lining that surrounds and protects your brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is caused by a fungal infection and can be life-threatening. Fungus germs live in soil. It is not easily spread from person to person. You may be more likely to get fungal meningitis if you have other medical problems, such as diabetes, cancer, or HIV. You are also more likely to get it if you take certain medicines over a long period of time.