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Meningitis, encephalitis and brain abscesses: Clinical
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If pathogens make their way into these layers, the inflammatory response results in meningitis.
And if a pathogen walls itself off - it’s called a brain abscess.
Meningitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria - including mycobacteria like TB, fungi, and parasites.
Now, the most common causes of acute bacterial meningitis depend on the individual’s age.
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