Synonym(s)
Benign recurrent meningitis; Recurrent aseptic meningitis
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Special form of the so-called "benign chronic recurrent meningitis" (Diaz-Hurtado M et al. 2006).
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Herpes simplex viruses (more frequently HSV 2) are probably the trigger of the disease.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
In general, the disease has a self-limiting course, although a recurrent course lasting several years is possible.
DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
CSF typically contains pleocytosis with large endothelial cells (so-called mollaret cells), which are not pathognomic. HSV-2-PCR detection is occasionally successful.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Drug-induced aseptic meningitis (DIAM), which has identical symptoms and develops after administration of mainly NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen) and various antibiotics (Hopkins S et al. 2005)
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Diaz-Hurtado M et al (2006) Vidal-Tolosa A. Drug-induced aseptic meningitis: A physician's challenge. J Natl Med Assoc 98: 457
- Hopkins S et al (2005) Drug-induced aseptic meningitis. Expert Opinion Drug Saf 4: 2985-2971
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