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Stages of Bacterial development
Bacterial meningitis usually has three main stages.
At first, the bacteria multiply in the nasal passages and throat, often causing no painful symptoms.
Next, they invade the blood, introducing toxic substances into the circulation and causing fever; if the infection is caused by N. meningitidis, a rash may appear and develop into hemorrhagic spots (petechiae) in severe cases.
In the third stage, meningitis develops when the bacteria multiply in the meninges, where they produce intense inflammatory changes and an exudate of pus.
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