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Meningitis occurs when the lining protecting the brain and spinal cord — called the meninges — becomes inflamed.
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Meningitis occurs when the lining protecting the brain and spinal cord — called the meninges — becomes inflamed
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bacterial meningitis and viral meningitis
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Bacterial meningitis is a potentially fatal condition that can have severe after-effects, including brain damage, deafness, limb amputation, and stroke.
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Meningitis can also be caused by a direct infection of the meninges.
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Children are more likely than adults to get viral meningitis. Children under the age of 5 are most vulnerable.
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The viruses usually enter the body through the mouth and then travel to the brain and tissues around it.
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viral meningitis causes between 25,000 and 50,000 hospital visits each year in the United States.
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Symptoms may last anywhere from a week to 10 days.
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avoiding viral meningitis is to be vaccinated against diseases known to cause viral meningitis and to wash your hands regularly.
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meningitis is more of a danger for people with certain medical conditions, such as a damaged or missing spleen, chronic disease, or immune system disorders. 
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Bacterial meningitis is an extremely serious illness that requires immediate medical care.
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The bacteria can spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing.
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In many instances, bacterial meningitis develops when bacteria get into the bloodstream from the sinuses, ears, or other part of the upper respiratory tract.
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Fungal meningitis is much less common than the other two infectious forms.
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If not treated quickly, it can lead to death within hours -- or lead to permanent damage to the brain and other parts of the body.
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outbreaks are most likely to occur in places where people are living in close quarters.
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