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Newborn meningitis

Newborn meningitis

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In a newborn of the lining of the brain. It could be caused by bacteria or viruses.

Dr. Kelly Kane reviewed this

27 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Newborn and infant diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Head, Baby / fetus

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