... Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Non-bacterial meningitis is often referred to as "aseptic meningitis." Bacterial meningitis may be referred to as "purulent meningitis."
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Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis, which you get when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain.
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General Meningitis Questions ... A: Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. People sometimes refer to it as spinal meningitis. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
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www.cdc.gov/meningitis/about/faq.html
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Meningitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or o...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningitis
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Meningitis and septicaemia are dangerous diseases which can kill in hours. We provide life-saving symptoms information for concerned parents and individuals, as well as funding vital medical research into the diseases. ... We fund research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, improve survival rates and outcomes.
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www.meningitis.org/
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is treatable, but it can be serious, so it's important to know the symptoms and get prompt diagnosis and treatment. ... Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It is usually...
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kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/meningitis.html
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