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Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
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Symptoms include headache, fever and a stiff neck.
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People of any age can get meningitis, but it is more common among teens, college students, and boarding-school students.
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It is an extremely serious illness and medical help should be sought right away.
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Summary
Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges.
The inflammation from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck.
Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
People of any age can get meningitis. But it can spread easily among those living in close quarters, so teens, college students, and boarding-school students are at higher risk for infection.
Meningitis (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
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Meningitis is a disease caused by an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by a virus, although it can be…
Meningitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Meningitis . Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is a devastating disease and remains a major public health challenge. The…
Meningitis - World Health Organization
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Meningitis is a rare infection that affects the delicate membranes -- called meninges -- that cover the brain and spinal cord. You or your children can catch it.
It's an extremely serious illness. You or your child will need to get medical help right away.
Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Transmission, and Treatment - WebMD
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Summary. 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 .…
Meningitis | Spinal Meningitis | MedlinePlus
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People with bacterial meningitis can have seizures, go into a coma, and even die. For this reason, anyone who thinks they may have meningitis should see a doctor as soon…
Bacterial Meningitis | CDC
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