Viral Meningitis
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Viral Meningitis Incidence
Facts about viral
meningitis
:
Viral
meningitis
is the most common infection that affects the brain.
About 9,000 people in the US develop viral
meningitis
each year.
Viral
meningitis
is most common in the summer and fall.
Viral
meningitis
usually begins as an
upper respiratory infection
, such as a cold or
flu
.
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Viral Meningitis Risk Factors
Related Topics:
Bacterial meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis
Encephalitis
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Last Updated: Aug 27, 2008
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