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I'm wondering why are teens more likely to get meningitis?
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Meningitis spread: The simple answer is close contact with infected individuals. Although contracting meningitis is rare, being in proximity at schools or dormitories offers a higher chance of coming in contact with contagious bacteria or viruses.
Answered 3/13/2016
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