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What is meningitis? how can you get it?
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Infection of meninge: Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain, the meninges. It is usually associated with an infection of the brain and is therefore called meningoencephalitis. It may be caused by bacteria, virus or fungi. The seriousness is related to the infecting agent and available treatment. Meningitis can be airborn, related to contact with an infected person or fluids from an infected person
Answered 7/28/2019
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