Meningitis
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is an inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This condition is caused by several different organisms such as bacteria and viruses. Viral is more common and usually occurs in late summer and early fall. Sometimes abdominal discomfort, chest pain, or a rash will be pre ....
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.... starts, it can spread very quickly thought the body. can cause a lot of brain damage in a little while, and can kill in 24 hours.
The disease is often followed by a variety of after-effects, some permenant and physically disabling and some less obvious, affecting the patient emotionally. Although many people will make a quick and complete recovery others will need a lot of support and care over the weeks and months following there illness. Unfortunately it is impossible to predic ....
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