Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective covering of the meninges, the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis usually occurs from a viral infection, but may sometimes result from a bacterial or fungal infection, cancer or drug allergies.

Viral and bacterial meningitis may be contagious and can be transmitted through coughing and sneezing.

Symptoms of meningitis include:

headaches

fever

sensitivity to bright light

stiff neck

seizures

sleepiness

lethargy

nausea and vomiting

decreased appetite

Treatment is by vaccination, use of antibiotics and antifungal agents.

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Bacteria communicate and exchange genetic information through extensions of their cell walls called A) cilia. B) desmotids. C) f

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The answer is pili. the specific type of pili that can exchange genetic information is conjugative pili. when bacteria exchange geetc information, this process is called bacterial conjugation. conjugative pili can also be named as sex pili because they also allow exchange of genes

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Directions: Using the diagram, for A, B,C,D, and E, identify the phases of the cell cycle that the cell is going through.

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Answer:

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