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AnnZ [28]
3 years ago
11

The leading cause of meningitis in adults is A) Streptococcus pneumoniaB) coxsackie A virusC) West Nile virusD) Haemophilus infl

uenzaeE) Streptococcus agalactiae
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1 answer:
Yuri [45]3 years ago
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Answer:

A) Streptococcus pneumonia

Explanation:

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that surround the brain. There are several types of meningitis, and for each of them there are specific causes and symptoms.

Most cases of meningitis are caused by viruses or bacteria, but the disease can also be transmitted via fungi. Other factors can also trigger meningitis, such as allergies to certain medications, some cancers, and inflammation.

The main cause of menigitis in adults is infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. This is the most common among all bacteria that transmit meningitis. It can also cause ear infections and even pneumonia. There is a vaccine available to reduce the occurrence of infection with this bacterium.

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