Viral meningitis is common and contagious, but it is rarely serious or fatal and does not require antibiotics. The more serious meningococcal bacteria are the leading cause of meningitis in adolescents ages 11 to17, and while theyâre rare, they can be fatal.
Test Overview. A tonometry test measures the pressure inside your eye, which is called intraocular pressure (IOP). This test is used to check for glaucoma, an eye disease that can cause blindness by damaging the nerve in the back of the eye (optic nerve ).
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an x-ray exam that uses an injection of contrast material to evaluate your kidneys, ureters and bladder and help diagnose blood in the urine or pain in your side or lower back.An IVP may provide enough information to allow your doctor to treat you with medication and avoid surgery.n an IVP exam, an iodine-containing contrast material is injected through a vein in the arm. The contrast material then collects in the kidneys, ureters and bladder, sharply defining their appearance in bright white on the x-ray images.