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More InformationQ. What is Meningitis and Spinal Meningitis?About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
A. Meningitis, also known as spinal meningitis is an infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and of the cerebrospinal fluid.
Meningitis is caused by either:
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