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What is meningitist?
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Meningitis: Meningitis is inflammation of the tissues around the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by various bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Diagnosis necessitates analysis of spinal fluid, and untreated, meningitis may be fatal. This is a serious infection.
Answered 7/4/2014
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