Meningitis is the medical term for inflammation of the meninges, the coverings of the brain. The meninges form three layers, namely the outer dura mater, middle pia mater, and inner arachnoid. Various organisms have been found to be capable of causing meningitis in humans. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Hemophilus influenzae are the species of [...]
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Meningitis Explained
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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Tags: Arachnoid, Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcus, Dura mater, Enteroviruses, Escherichia coli, Group B Streptococci, Hemophilus influenzae, Herpes simplex virus-2, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Listeria monocytogenes, Meningitis, Meningococcal meningitis, Neisseria meningitidis, Pia mater, Streptococcus pneumoniae, West Nile virus
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Meningitis Explained
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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Tags: Arachnoid, Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcus, Dura mater, Enteroviruses, Escherichia coli, Group B Streptococci, Hemophilus influenzae, Herpes simplex virus-2, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Listeria monocytogenes, Meningitis, Meningococcal meningitis, Neisseria meningitidis, Pia mater, Streptococcus pneumoniae, West Nile virus
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