Viral Meningitis!! By: Andrea Miller

Background Inflammation of membranes (meninges) and cerebrospinal fluids

Viral meningitis Milder than bacterial Usually clears on own within 2 weeks

Causes Nonpolio-enteroviruses cause 90% of viral meningitis Arboviruses  accounts for 5%

Enteroviruses Second most common Single positive stranded RNA

Symptoms Fever Headache Confusion Seizures Sleepiness Stiff neck Sensitivity to light Lack of interest in eating or drinking Skin rash

Frequency More than 10,000 cases annually Underreported

Transmittance Fecal-oral route Infected respiratory secretions

Treatment Pain medication for headaches Rest Fluids Antiviral medication

Risk Drops with age Most common in late summer early fall

Precautions MMR vaccine Hand washing

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