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Introduction to Meningitis - Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
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Diagram illustrating the symptoms of spinal meningitis. Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. It may be caused by
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The coverings of the brain and spinal cord. (A) The brain and spinal cord are covered with three membranes… | Gross anatomy, Nervous system anatomy, Medical anatomy
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