Across
- 4. fluid that cushions the brain
- 6. shape of Neisseria
- 9. enzyme that breaks down antibodies
- 10. amoeba causing brain infection
- 12. antibiotic used immediately for Neisseria
- 13. test using spinal tap
- 16. inflammation of the meninges
- 17. barrier that restricts entry into the brain
- 18. infectious protein with no genetic material
Down
- 1. most common type of meningitis
- 2. central part of nervous system
- 3. condition of small head in infants
- 5. gram-negative diplococcus causing meningitis
- 7. rare fungal meningitis caused
- 8. fatal brain infection caused by amoeba
- 11. nerves extending from CNS
- 14. bird associated with fungal meningitis
- 15. toxin released Neisseria