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Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008586
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Meningitis, Pneumococcal

Definitions
An acute purulent infection of the meninges and subarachnoid space caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, most prevalent in children and adults over the age of 60. This illness may be associated with OTITIS MEDIA; MASTOIDITIS; SINUSITIS; RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS; sickle cell disease (ANEMIA, SICKLE CELL); skull fractures; and other disorders. Clinical manifestations include FEVER; HEADACHE; neck stiffness; and somnolence followed by SEIZURES; focal neurologic deficits (notably DEAFNESS); and COMA. (From Miller et al., Merritt's Textbook of Neurology, 9th ed, p111)
Synonyms
Meningitis, Pneumococcal, Experimental
Experimental Pneumococcal Meningitides
Meningitis, Experimental Pneumococcal
Pneumococcal Meningitides, Experimental
Experimental Pneumococcal Meningitis
Pneumococcal Meningitis, Experimental
Meningitides, Streptococcus pneumoniae
Pneumococcal Meningitides
Meningitis, Pneumococcal, Recurrent
Meningitis, Streptococcus pneumoniae
Pneumococcal Meningitis
Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitides
Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitis
Meningitis, Pneumococcal, Penicillin-Resistant
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