Aseptic meningitis

Definition:

Aseptic meningitis is one of the most common inflammatory disorders of the meninges and includes all types of meningitis not due to pyogenic bacteria. It has a very broad etiology, including both viral and non-viral infections, drugs, malignancy, and systemic illness. Viral meningitis constitutes the most common cause of aseptic meningitis. Clinical manifestations include headache, fever, malaise, photophobia, and meningeal signs.

References:

[1]. Bonita E Lee, et al. Aseptic meningitis. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2007 Jun;20(3):272-7. [Content Brief]

[2]. Rashmi Kumar, et al. Aseptic meningitis: diagnosis and management. Indian J Pediatr. 2005 Jan;72(1):57-63. [Content Brief]

[3]. William F Wright, et al. Viral (aseptic) meningitis: A review. J Neurol Sci. 2019 Mar 15;398:176-183. [Content Brief]

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