Infectious meningitis: Infectious meningitis is meningitis caused by bacterial, viral, or protozoan infection. Most of the agents known to cause meningitis are infectious, but very few people exposed to them will get meningitis. Those at greatest danger include people with AIDS, infants, transplant patients, and others whose immune systems may be compromised. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Infectious meningitis is available below.
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Prognosis for Infectious meningitis: The prognosis for viral meningitis is usually excellent, with most cases resolving in 7-10 days.
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