Meningitis - Pneumococcal
Alternate Names : Pneumococcal Meningitis
DefinitionPneumococcal meningitis is an inflammation or infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus).
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