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How do you get bacterial meningitis?

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Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain.
Bacterial meningitis is most commonly caused by one of three types of bacteria: Haemophilus influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
The bacteria are spread by direct close contact with the discharges from the nose or throat of an infected person.
Bacterial meningitis can be treated with antibiotics.
Prevention depends on use of vaccines, rapid diagnosis, and prompt treatment of close personal contacts.

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How is bacterial meningitis?
bad.
What is worse bacterial meningitis or viral meningitis?
Viral meningitis clears up in about a week. Bacterial can be deadly if you dont get it treated quickly.
Is spinal meningitis the same as bacterial meningitis?
Yes
Who invented the bacterial meningitis vaccine?
it was invented my Listrad Munibell. He was England's best docter in 1895. He was trying some new formulas and accidentally invented the vaccine for meningitis
What cell does bacterial meningitis affect?
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