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If one has viral meningitis do they have a a brain damage from meningitis?
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Depends on the type : Of virus and a number of host factors. Viral meningitis by herpes group of viruses may be associated with damage to neural tissue and may result in neurologic defects from involvement of cranial nerves. See this site for more information about meningitis in general. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/meningitis/ds00118.
Answered 9/22/2019
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