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Among the possible sources of meningeal inflammation are viral or bacterial infection and brain injury or surgery.


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Corticosteroids are the mainstay of therapy for this inflammatory disease, which afflicts older adults and produces a sudden onset of painful symptoms in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips.


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This high-risk compound, which is used to relieve pain and inflammation, should be prepared according to stringent aseptic methods.


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