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Viral Meningitis Definition
Common names:
  • Aseptic Meningitis
  • Meningitis Caused by a Virus
  • Meningitis due to a Virus
  • Meningitis Viral
  • Viral Meningitis
  • Virus Causing Meningitis
A person with viral meningitis has inflammation to the lining of the brain and spinal cord, caused by a viral infection. Viral meningitis is more common than bacterial meningitis, which is a life threatening illness.
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Last Updated: Jan 7, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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