Bacterial Meningitis

Meningitis is an infection of the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is most often caused by a virus (viral meningitis), but can also be caused by bacteria (bacterial meningitis). Bacterial meningitis is rare, but is usually serious. It can be life-threatening, if not treated right away. For more information, visit the Bacterial Meningitis webpage at www.cdc.gov.

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