Aseptic Meningitits
Definition
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
* Meningitis - cryptococcal
* Meningitis - gram-negative
* Meningitis - H. influenzae
* Meningitis - meningococcal
* Meningitis - pneumococcal
* Meningitis - staphylococcal
* Meningitis - tuberculous
Symptoms
* Abdominal pain
* Abnormal sensitivity to light (photophobia)
* Chills
* Confusion
* Drowsiness
* Fever
* General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
* Headache
* Muscle pain
* Nausea and vomiting
* Rash
* Sore throat
* Stiff neck
