A 21-year-old member asked:
what causes viral meningitis?
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Dr. Jay Park answered
50 years experience Pediatrics
A number of viruses: Fairly common ones are enteroviruses, varicella, and mumps virus.
Answered on Nov 27, 2017
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Dr. William Goldie answered
48 years experience Pediatric Neurology
Aseptic: Meningitis is an inflammation of the outer coating of the brain. A spinal tap will show inflammatory cells in spinal fluid. Bacteria will be seen and cultured if present. If nothing grows it is considered aseptic. This usually means that a virus is the cause. Special tests and cultures may or may not identify the virus. Viruses may infect the brain itself causing encephalitis.
Answered on Nov 3, 2016
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Dr. Clarence Watridge answered
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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 pat ... Read More
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Singer answered
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No: Trichotalumania is a habitual pulling or playing with hair. It cannot cause viral meningitis. It is usually treated with cognitive behavioral techni ... Read More
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
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No: This is an infectious process that has nothing to do with the bones of your spine. They may diagnose it with a spinal tap, but that is merely a safe w ... Read More
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