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# Meningitis Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord caused by bacteria or viruses. Meningitis is classified as septic or aseptic. The aseptic form may be viral or secondary to lymphoma, leukemia, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ## Types * Viral men...

# Meningitis Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord caused by bacteria or viruses. Meningitis is classified as septic or aseptic. The aseptic form may be viral or secondary to lymphoma, leukemia, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ## Types * Viral meningitis * Bacterial meningitis * Fungal meningitis * Parasitic meningitis ## Bacterial Meningitis The septic form is caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumonia and Neisseria meningitidis. ## Risk Factors * Skipping vaccinations