what do you mean by meningitis ???
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Inflammation of brain and spinal cord membranes, typically caused by an infection.
Meningitis is usually caused by a viral infection but can also be bacterial or fungal. Vaccines can prevent some forms of meningitis.
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.
The swelling from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck.
Symptoms: Headache
Type of infectious agent: Virus
Risk Factors: Alcoholism; Diabetes; HIV/AIDS
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