Aseptic meningitis: clinical features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Aseptic meningitis: clinical features. Headache, Fever, Nausea and vomiting, Conjunctival injection, Facial oedema. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Clinical features

  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Conjunctival injection
  • Facial oedema
  • Stiff neck
  • Stupor
  • Delirium and confusion

Complications

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References

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  3. Irani DN. Aseptic meningitis and viral myelitis. Neurol Clin 2008; 26:635–655.

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