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Which mental issues does viral meningitis cause?
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Depends: There are numerous viruses that can cause a broad spectrum of issues. Herpes virus can be devastating, jc virus can cause death (immunocompromised patients) while some viruses cause headache for a while with no long lasting effect.
Answered 4/20/2013
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None long-term: Real viral meningitis may be excruciating but it is unlikely to cause damage long-term. Herpes encephalitis is a viral disease of the brain rather than the meninges. Remember that vascular syphilis can masquerade as viral meningitis, as can cryptococcus, and a herpes 2 infection can produce a recurrent viral-type meningitis.
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Pure meningitis: Should not be producing mental abnormalities if viral. If the cerebrocortical tissues are involved this is now meningoencephalitis and can produce devastating and permanent injuries. Need to define what is going on and have meaningful discussion with doctor.
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