"Viral meningitis" refers to an infection that affects the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. It is caused by a viral infection and can lead to symptoms like fever, headache, stiff neck, and sensitivity to light.
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«viral»
«meningitis»
Sentences with «viral meningitis»
- Most cases of viral meningitis end within 7 to 10 days. (kidshealth.org)
- If your child is diagnosed with viral meningitis, he or she can usually be successfully treated at home by taking over-the-counter pain medications and drinking plenty of fluids. (floatinghospital.org)
- The two viral diseases in dogs that are known to cause meningitis are distemper and parvovirus, with distemper being much more likely to be the culprit in viral meningitis. (vetinfo.com)
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