Viral meningitis - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Viral meningitis is an infection of the brain that is caused by a virus. It is usually caused by enteroviruses.^[1] Viral meningitis is not so dangerous as meningitis that is caused by bacteria and the symptoms are often mild or similar to flu. This disease occurs mainly in the summer. Children get this infection more than adults. Children usually recover completely after a two weeks. Strong medicines are often not needed.^[2]

References

↑ Irani DN (August 2008). "Aseptic meningitis and viral myelitis". Neurologic Clinics. 26 (3): 635–55, vii–viii. doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2008.03.003. PMC 2728900. PMID 18657719.
↑ National Health Service, UK. Meningitis

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[pmid18657719-1] Irani DN (August 2008). "Aseptic meningitis and viral myelitis". Neurologic Clinics. 26 (3): 635–55, vii–viii. doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2008.03.003. PMC 2728900. PMID 18657719.

[2] National Health Service, UK. Meningitis

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