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Infections near the brain or spinal cord, such as epidural abscesses; Fungi; Mycobacteria; Some cancers (cause a syndrome similar to meningitis) Some medications (such as antibiotics and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications) Tick-borne d...
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A virus is an infectious agent, often highly host-specific, consisting of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.
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Bacteria are prokaryotes (unicellular organisms with no membrane-enclosed nucleus) with simple structures that typically range in size from about 0.5 to 20 micrometers.
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Drug allergies are a group of symptoms caused by allergic reaction to a drug (medication.
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Drug interactions are changes in the effect of one drug due to the effect of either another drug taken at the same time (drug-drug interactions) or food consumed while the drug is being taken (drug-food interactions).
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A drug allergy is an adverse reaction to a medication, often an antibiotic, that is mediated by the body's immune system. A drug sensitivity is an unusual reaction to a drug that does not involve the immune system.
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Drug metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down and converts medication into active chemical substances.
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