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Is it typical to have personality changes temporarily while recouperating from viral meningitis?
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Yes: Viral meningitis can affect both cognitive and emotional processing. Problems such as fatique, depression, irritability, difficulty with focus and concentration are not unusual, but typically are short lasting as recovery proceeds.
Answered 10/4/2016
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No: Mental status or personality changes can occur during the illness, while recuperating they should usually feel better.
Answered 10/12/2012
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