| Meningitis Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of a person's spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. People sometimes refer to it as spinal meningitis. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Failure to diagnose and treat meningitis in a timely maner can increase the risk of cerebral palsy. From: Meningococcal Disease - CDC Web Resources for Meningitis: Meningitis Foundation of America Meningococcal Disease - CDC Meningitis - Google Search |
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