Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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Meningitis is the inflammation of meninges, three protective layers of nervous system. Bacteria cause most serious forms of meningitis. It is facilitated by previous infection with respiratory viruses. Some forms of meningitis are also caused by viruses. More than 90% of the cases are caused by enterovirus.
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