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What Is Meningitis? Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Meningitis Causes - 0 views

www.webmd.com/...nderstanding-meningitis-basics meningitis
shared by julia roush on 02 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • Meningitis is a relatively rare infection that affects the delicate membranes -- called meninges (men-in'-jeez) -- that cover the brain and spinal cord
  • it can lead to death within hours -- or lead to permanent damage to the brain and other parts of the body.
  • The most common bacteria causing meningitis in children and adults in the U.S
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Meningitis | Non-Infectious Meningitis | CDC - 0 views

www.cdc.gov/...non-infectious.html non- infectious meningitis
shared by julia roush on 17 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • Non–infectious meningitis causes includeCancersSystemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)Certain drugsHead injuryBrain surgery
  • can be caused by cancers, systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), certain drugs, head injury, and brain surgery.
  • meningitis is not spread from person to person.
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  • NauseaVomitingPhotophobia (sensitivity to light)Altered mental status (confusion)
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