Abstract:Meningitis is an inflammation of the leptomeninges which surround the brain and the spinal cord. Depending on the organism, it is categorized as aseptic or bacterial meningitis. Cerebro-spinal fluid analyse and its culture are used for this categorization. Although it is thought to occur more frequent in paediatric population, 7.6 out of 100000 adults are affected by the disease. Some people may have sequels such as cognitive impairment, focal neurologic deficits and hearing loss. The mortality of viral mening… Show more
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