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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is an infection by the bacteria known as Neisseria meningitidis, which can spread throughout the body, including the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Is a type of:Bacterial infections
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Rare
Body locations
Head
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