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Mother takes care of her son suffering from meningitis in a Rio de Janeiro public hospital, Brazil - meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges - the inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms - it can be life-threatening because of the inflammation's proximity to the brain and spinal cord, therefore, the condition is classified as a medical emergency.
Ricardo Funari / BrazilPhotos 1 Oct 2014 5293x3401 / 3.9MB
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