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World Service,05 Dec 2005,24 mins

Meningitis - The Difference Between Life And Death

Health Matters

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A special report on what is being done to fight meningitis around the world. At least 100,000 people die from meningitis each year. The inflammation of brain and spinal cord can be extremely dangerous, particularly the bacterial version. Presenter: Geoff Watts.

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