viral meningitis
Membrane inflammation, contagious
Viral meningitis is inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, caused by a virus rather than bacteria.
It's generally less severe than bacterial meningitis, with most patients recovering fully within a week or two.
Symptoms include headache, fever, stiff neck, and sensitivity to light: The doctor suspected viral meningitis and ordered a spinal tap.
- enterovirusSmall intestinal RNA pathogen
- encephalitisInflammatory brain condition
- headacheCranial pain
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- cytomegalovirusWidespread herpes-type infection agent
fever · pain relief · stiff neck · arbovirus · adenovirus · lumbar puncture · spinal tap · bed rest · photophobia · hydrocephalus · brain swelling · nausea · vomiting · immune response · supportive care · fever management · neck stiffness · vaccination programs
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