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Meningitis, Bacterial
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Definition
: Bacterial infections of the leptomeninges and subarachnoid space, frequently involving the cerebral cortex, cranial nerves, cerebral blood vessels, spinal cord, and nerve roots.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics, otherwise coordinate IM with specific bacterial infection (IM)
See Also
Cerebral Ventriculitis
Examples
Meningitis, Escherichia coli
;
Meningitis, Haemophilus
;
Meningitis, Listeria
;
Meningitis, Meningococcal
;
Meningitis, Pneumococcal
;
Tuberculosis, Meningeal
Other names
Bacterial Meningitis; Meningitides, Bacterial; Bacterial Meningitides
