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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. nervous system diseases
  5. central nervous system diseases
  6. meningitis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. nervous system diseases
  5. central nervous system diseases
  6. meningitis

Preferred term

meningitis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Inflammation of the coverings of the brain and/or spinal cord. Infections (viral, bacterial, and fungal) are the most common causes of this condition, but other inflammatory conditions may produce this syndrome.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • pachymeningitis

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