EBK HUMAN ANATOMY
EBK HUMAN ANATOMY
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ISBN: 8220103631327
Author: Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Reason for high doses of antibiotics to treat spinal meningitis.

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Spinal meningitis is an infection, generally caused by a virus, bacteria, or other microorganisms. It is characterized by the infection in the fluid and the membranes surrounding the spinal cord and the brain. The inflammation in the meninges in the brain causes pain and headaches.

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