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Article: Meningitis and encephalitis.(Children In Hospitals...)(Column)
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- Pediatrics for Parents
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- November 1, 1994
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Meningitis and encephalitis - two illness which may result in serious neurological problems or... more simply stated, serious problems involving the brain. Although these illnesses occur infrequently, the severity should not be taken lightly. The following questions are frequently heard in relation to these conditions. The answers deal not only with school health but the health of the general population.
Q: What is meningitis? What is encephalitis?
A: Meningitis refers to the swelling of the "meninges" which are the protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord. Encephalitis refers to the swelling of the brain itself. When both the brain and the meninges ...