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Meningitis is a life threatening disease which can be caused by | Meningitis is a life threatening disease which can be caused by bacteria, viruses and microorganisms<ref>http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/meningitis.htmfckLRfckLRReference to what causes the disease</ref>. It causes swelling of the membrane protecting the brain and the spinal cord therefore is a very dangerous condition, if not treated it results in death<ref>http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1473309907700506fckLRfckLRSwelling information</ref>. Meningitis is treated using antibiotics most commonly and can be detected by a number of symptons including; stiff kneck, headache, a fever, vomiting and rashes<ref>http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2FBF01720413fckLRfckLRReference to symptoms</ref>. <br> | ||
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Revision as of 17:04, 29 November 2012
Meningitis is a life threatening disease which can be caused by bacteria, viruses and microorganisms[1]. It causes swelling of the membrane protecting the brain and the spinal cord therefore is a very dangerous condition, if not treated it results in death[2]. Meningitis is treated using antibiotics most commonly and can be detected by a number of symptons including; stiff kneck, headache, a fever, vomiting and rashes[3].
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- ↑ http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/meningitis.htmfckLRfckLRReference to what causes the disease
- ↑ http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1473309907700506fckLRfckLRSwelling information
- ↑ http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2FBF01720413fckLRfckLRReference to symptoms