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Meningitis
The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a lining called the meninges. Infection or inflammation of the meninges is called meningitis which can be life-threatening and is a medical emergency. This resource explains what meningitis is, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.
- Organisation:
- Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
- Topic:
- Infections, Children's health, Brain and nerves
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- February 2024
- Last reviewed:
- March 2024
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Meningitis
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