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Is bacterial meningitis the result of the flu gone awry? why does it start with flu-like symptoms?
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No: The flu is caused by viruses and bacterial meningitis is cause by bacteria - different types of organisms. It is possible for your body to be weakened during a viral illness and that can make you more susceptible to a bacterial infection.
Answered 2/22/2013
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No: The flu is caused by a virus. Bacterial meningitis refers to one of several bacteria that have found their way into the brain to cause infection.
Answered 10/4/2016
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