| meningitis |
Infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are referred to as the "meninges." It is a serious infection and can be due to bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Diagnosis requires a spinal tap (see "Lumbar Puncture"). Lumbar puncture is critical to identifying the cause of infection so that appropriate treatment can be started. Symptoms include a horrible headache, fever, malaise, confusion, and pain when moving the neck. ...
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| meningitis |
INFLAMMATION of the MENINGES. It may be caused by a BACTERIUM, FUNGUS or VIRUS.
출처: www.gmhc.org/health/glossary3.html
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| meningitis |
An infectious disease that strikes membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It can follow another infection somewhere else in the body, often ears or sinuses. If bacterial meningitis is not treated within hours, it can lead to death or permanent brain injury.
출처: www.ecohealth101.org/glossary.html
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| meningitis |
Infection or inflammation of the meninges.
출처: www.azspinabifida.org/gloss.html
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| meningitis |
Inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain.
출처: www.finr.com/glossary.html
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