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What would experts say about antibiotic therapy for meningitis in children?
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It depends: It depends on the the type of meningitis. There are several different types of bacterial meningitis and they require different antibiotics. There are also viral types of meningitis and they are usually not treated with antibiotics.
Answered 4/17/2013
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