Term: Meningitis

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-05

Definition:

Inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

Related terms 

• Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib)
• Meningococcal Disease
• Pneumococcal Disease
• Streptococcus pneumoniae

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)