Meningitis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007180",
  "term": "Meningitis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Inflammation of the meninges, the three layers of membrane that envelop the brain and spinal cord. The condition results from infection by viruses, bacteria, or fungi, or from non-infectious causes like certain drugs or autoimmune disorders. Diagnosis involves analyzing cerebrospinal fluid obtained via a lumbar puncture for elevated white blood cell counts and specific pathogens.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "meninges"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 880 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/meningitis/"
}