Meningitis

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Contents 1 See for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts

See for

meningitis vaccine

Broader Terms

central nervous system disorder

Narrower Terms

infectious meningitis

Related Terms

Haemophilus influenzae

Scope Note

inflammation of the meninges.

Facts

• Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
• Viral meningitis is caused by such viruses as enteroviruses, which are very common in summer and early fall.
• Meningitis is the most common illness caused by Cryptococcus.
• Meningitis is an infection and resulting inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

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