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If i had symptoms of bacterial meningitis, how long would i have to live?
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Meningitis: If you actually have bacterial meningitis the rate of its progression depends upon the organism and the individual who gets it. With fast and effective treatment your chances of fully recovery are good. Without treatment, time to death is again variable.
Answered 5/7/2012
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