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What is the scientific name for MENINGITIS ?

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Meningococcal meningitis is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis (also known as meningococcus). Meningococcus is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in children and teens. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in adults. The infection occurs more often in winter or spring
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Meningitis is the inflamation of brain or spinal cord membranes, and is usually due to a viral infection, though bacterial and fungal infections can cause meningitis as well.

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