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Meninges. A series of membranous layers of connective tissue that protect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Damage or infection to the meninges, such as in meningitis, can cause serious neurological damage and even death.Mentioned in: Campylobacteriosis, Enterovirus Infections, Shigellosis, West Nile Virus. series of membranous layers of connective tissue that protect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Damage or infection to the meninges, such as in meningitis, can cause serious neurological damage and even death. Mentioned in: Campylobacteriosis, Enterovirus Infections, Shigellosis, West Nile Virus.