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Streptococcal Meningitis
A bacterial meningitis that is caused by streptococcal bacteria.
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Overview
What are streptococcal infections? Strep is short for Streptococcus, a type of bacteria that often lives in your nose and throat. Most strep infections are mild, but some may become serious depending on your overall health. There are several types of strep. Two of them cause most of the strep infections in people: group A and group B. How do streptococcal infections spread? There are different ways that streptococcal infections may spread: Group A strep can be spread from a person who has the infection, even if they don't feel sick, when: They cough or sneeze You share a glass or utensil with them You touch something with the bacteria on it and then touch your eyes, mouth, or nose You…
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