Meningitis, a contagious illness, is an infection, either viral or bacterial, that causes inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. If meningitis is left untreated, it can be fatal. Meningitis can be prevented with a vaccination.
Symptoms:
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fever
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chills
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headache
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nausea
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vomiting
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stiff neck
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sensitivity to light
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confusion
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