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Fairly simple one - meningitis is an inflammation (-itis) of the meninges, a set of three membranes which cover the surface of the brain and spinal cord. This leads to a build up of pressure in the head and spine which gives the characteristic headaches associated with meningitis.
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Common name for meningitis?
Spinal meningitis is a common name for meningitis.
Scientific name for viral meningitis?
Aseptic meningitis
What is the scientific name for meningitis?
The scientific name for meningitis is "meningococcal meningitis." It is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection with the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.
What is the scientific name of viral meningitis?
I think that Meningitis it's scientific name
What is an antonym for meningitis?
Meningitis is an often fatal bacterial disease. As it is a medical condition and diagnosis there is no antonym form to the term, or its microbiological pathogen of the same name.
Where does bacterial meningitis hide?
I would say the meninges . . . hence the name.
Who is most at risk for meningitis?
it usually feeds on children and old people
How did meningitis get its name?
It is an inflammation of the "meninges," or membranes covering the brain and spinal cords.
Is Neisseria meningitis and neisseria meningitidis the same thing?
Yes ,both are same.It is a gram negative diplococcal bacterium best known for its role in meningitis.
Is there math in meningitis?
There is no math in meningitis. Meningitis is an inflammation, and is not mathematical in any way. Math involves numbers, and meningitis involves inflammation.
Is viral meningitis more severe than bacterial meningitis?
No, bacterial meningitis is generally more severe than viral meningitis.
What is an other name for meningitis?
Another name for meningitis is "meningeal inflammation." This term reflects the condition's characteristic inflammation of the protective membranes, known as meninges, that surround the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by infections (viral or bacterial) or other factors, and the term is often used generically to describe the condition rather than a specific type.
