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I want to know what is the difference between viral, bacterial and fungal meningitis?
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The cause: The difference refer to the different cause of the infection leading to meningitis. Meningitis is a term that describes inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Infections are a common cause and the agent of the infection can be a bacterium, a virus or a fungus.
Answered 5/11/2013
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