Bacterial infections of the leptomeninges and subarachnoid space, frequently involving the cerebral cortex, cranial nerves, cerebral blood vessels, spinal cord, and nerve roots.
Synonyms: Bacterial Meningitis, Meningitis, Bacterial, Meningitides, Bacterial, Bacterial Meningitides
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general or unspecified; prefer specifics, otherwise coordinate IM with specific bacterial infection (IM) ,1992
identifier
D016920