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Which strand of meningitis can strep b cause?
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Strep B meningitis: Streptococcus b is the strand or cause of this type of meningitis. If an infection is proven by spinal fluid analysis, antibiotic treatment as soon as possible is indicated to lower the risk of complications.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Bacterial meningitis: Group b strep causes meningitis in newborns, old people but it is not common to affect children over the age of 3 m.
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