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Why are teenagers more susceptible to pneumococcal meningitis?
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No, they are not.: Individuals with certain underlying medical conditions are at higher risk to develop an invasive pneumococcal infection including meningitis. The conditions are: asplenia (either absent or nonfunctioning); complement deficiency; nephrotic syndrome. Anyone undergoing cochlear implantation is also at higher risk.
Answered 7/7/2019
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Meningitis: Teenagers are not more susceptible to pneumococcal meningitis. Children under age 6 are at the greatest risk.
Answered 11/2/2015
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