Meningitis

The infection and inflammation of the outer covering of the brain (meninges) and also of the cerebrospinal fluid is termed meningitis. Depending on the age of the patient, health condition and the infecting organism, the severity of the disease also varies.

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Meningitis
medindia 8870 Posts Meningitis is the infection and inflammation of the lining(meninges) around the brain and spinal cord and sometimes the fluid (cerebral spinal fluid, or CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can range from mild to life-threatening infections ...Read More
Posted on : Tuesday, February 1, 2011 8:55 PM

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ennairam_23
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Meningitis is a dangerous disease. My son had meningitis and we stayed in the hospital for 32 days. It is very costly too! The medicines are expensive. We almost lost him, too. Good thing the doctors are very good.

Replied on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 8:55 PM

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Dev162013
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Dear can u suggest me a doctor for this.

Replied on Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:54 AM

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DR.KABERIA

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please explain the pathophysiology of meningitis.

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