Long-term neuropsychiatric consequences of aseptic meningitis in adult patients. Issue 6 (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Damsgaard, Jesper; Hjerrild, Simon; Andersen, Henning; Leutscher, Peter Derek Christian
• Is Part Of: Infectious diseases. Volume 47:Issue 6(2015:Jun.)
• Page Start: 357
• Page End: 363
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: Central nervous system infection -- aseptic meningitis -- viral meningitis -- neuropsychiatry -- cognition; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.3109/23744235.2015.1018838
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2374-4235

Abstract

Abstract: Aseptic meningitis is considered a benign and self-limiting clinical condition. In contrast to viral encephalitis and bacterial meningitis, the prognosis is usually good. The existing literature is scarce on the potential long-term neuropsychiatric consequences of aseptic meningitis. Previous studies have primarily been retrospective and differences in methodologies make it difficult to draw conclusions regarding the prevalence and nature of neuropsychiatric manifestations. However, studies have reported decreased psychomotor speed and impaired executive and visuo-constructive functions following aseptic meningitis. Larger controlled prospective studies are urgently needed to elucidate the neuropsychiatric complications of aseptic meningitis.