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What is the common treatment for meningitis?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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Depends on cause: Bacterial meningitis is treated with intravenous antibiotics. Fungal meningitis, such as cryptococcosis, is treated with antifungal drugs. Viral meningitis caused by enterovirus isn't treated. It gets better on its own.

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Answered 6/30/2021

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