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Untreatable meningitis can lead to death?what's the rate of survival if it's not treated soon and in what period of time you can die for the 1st sympt
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Meningitis: Most meningitis is caused by viral infections. Viral infections are not in and of themselves treatable. The medical community works to support the life of the infected person but many if not most do not die.
Answered 8/24/2020
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