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Aseptic meningitis is an illness that appears similar to bacterial meningitis; however, bacteria do not grow in cultures of the fluid around the brain and spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid. See also: Meningitis; Meningit... |
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Symptoms
Abdominal pain; Abnormal sensitivity to light (photophobia; Chills; Confusion; Drowsiness; Fever; General discomfort,...
Causes
There are many causes of aseptic meningitis, including: Infections near the brain or spinal cord, such as epidural ab...
Tests
For any patient with meningitis, it is important to perform a lumbar puncture ("spinal tap), in which a sample of spi...
Treatments
Treatment is needed for fungal or mycobacterial causes of aseptic meningitis. Herpesvirus or varicella (chicken pox) ...
Complications
An infection of the brain (encephalitis) may develop, though this is rare. The infection may last much longer in a pe...
Prevention
To reduce the risk of developing an infection that can become meningitis: Get vaccinated (against mumps or chickenpox...
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