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aseptic meningitis [ā′sep·tik ‚men·ən′jīd·əs] (medicine) A type of meningitis in which the raised cell count in the cerebrospinal fluid is predominantly lymophocytic; usually caused by a viral infection, but can result from other causes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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into febrile form (4 cases), aseptic meningitis (3 cases), encephalitis (2 cases), meningoencephalitis (8 cases), and meningoencephalomyelitis (3 cases) (7). Human cases of viral encephalitis and aseptic meningitis are reported and investigated. If untreated, some patients may develop arthritis, including intermittent episodes of swelling and pain in the large joints; neurologic abnormalities, such as aseptic meningitis, facial palsy, motor and sensory nerve inflammation, and inflammation of the brain; and rarely, cardiac problems. |
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