Meningitis, Aseptic

Overview

A syndrome characterized by headache, neck stiffness, low grade fever, and CSF lymphocytic pleocytosis in the absence of an acute bacterial pathogen. Viral meningitis is the most frequent cause although MYCOPLASMA INFECTIONS; RICKETTSIA INFECTIONS; diagnostic or therapeutic procedures; NEOPLASTIC PROCESSES; septic perimeningeal foci; and other conditions may result in this syndrome. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p745)

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Quick facts about Meningitis, Aseptic

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.586.625.220

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• Bring details of any medicines, supplements or previous treatments.
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• Ask what treatment or management options may be suitable.
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