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Neuron surrounded by immune cells
Meningitis Bacteria Trigger Headaches, Then Sneak Into the Brain
Researchers find that bacteria stimulate a headache-causing pain pathway to suppress the immune system and infect the brain. 
Meningitis Bacteria Trigger Headaches, Then Sneak Into the Brain
Meningitis Bacteria Trigger Headaches, Then Sneak Into the Brain

Researchers find that bacteria stimulate a headache-causing pain pathway to suppress the immune system and infect the brain. 

Researchers find that bacteria stimulate a headache-causing pain pathway to suppress the immune system and infect the brain. 

bacteria, immunology, neuroscience

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