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Meningitis
Infection and inflammation of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord. Can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi .
Is a type of:Brain and spinal infections
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Brain, Head
Spinal meningitis
Condition
Aseptic meningitis
Condition
Arachnoiditis
Condition
Fungal meningitis
Condition
Bacterial meningitis
Condition
Viral meningitis
Condition
Cryptococcus
Condition
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