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Meningitis - Coggle Diagram
Meningitis
Clinical manifestations
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Skin rash in some cases, such as in meningococcal meningitis
Pathophysiology
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The infection causes an increase in the CSF production and pressure that is measurable on lumbar puncture
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Causes
Meningitis usually results from a viral infection, but the cause may also be a bacterial infection. Less commonly, a fungal infection may cause meningitis. Because bacterial infections are the most serious and can be life-threatening, identifying the source of the infection is an important part of developing a treatment plan.