Meningitis
Book Description
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Most commonly caused by a viral infection, it may also result from infection with bacteria or fungus. Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe than viral meningitis and can lead to hearing loss, learning disabilities, and brain damage. If not treated promptly, it can be deadly. This ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Chelsea House Publishers |
Binding | Paperback (7 editions) |
Reading Level | Young Adults |
# of Pages | 118 |
ISBN-10 | 0791083446 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0791083444 |
Publication Date | 08/2004 |
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About I. Edward Alcamo (Editor) : I. Edward Alcamo is a published author and an editor of young adult books. Some of the published credits of I. Edward Alcamo include Breast Cancer (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics), Rocky Mountain Spott... more
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About David Heymann (Foreword) : David Heymann is credited in young adult books. Some of the published credits of David Heymann include Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics), Streptococcus (Group B) (Deadly Dis... more
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