Abstract
Aseptic meningitis is considered a benign and self-limiting clinical condition. In contrast to viral encephalitis and bacterial meningitis, the prognosis is usually good. The existing literature is scarce on the potential long-term neuropsychiatric consequences of aseptic meningitis. Previous studies have primarily been retrospective and differences in methodologies make it difficult to draw conclusions regarding the prevalence and nature of neuropsychiatric manifestations. However, studies have reported decreased psychomotor speed and impaired executive and visuo-constructive functions following aseptic meningitis. Larger controlled prospective studies are urgently needed to elucidate the neuropsychiatric complications of aseptic meningitis.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 357-363 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 2374-4235 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Cognition Disorders/etiology
- Dyssomnias/etiology
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Meningitis, Aseptic/complications
- Mental Disorders/etiology
- Middle Aged
- Nervous System Diseases/etiology
- Young Adult