What is viral meningitis?
Viral meningitis is inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord caused by a viral infection. It is often indistinguishable from that of acute bacterial meningitis. Confirmation of viral meningitis is determined by testing the spinal fluid after which treatment is determined.
How do members experience viral meningitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with viral meningitis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for viral meningitis*
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Who has viral meningitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 16 | |
| 40s | 48 | |
| 50s | 40 | |
| 60s | 34 | |
| 70+ | 19 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 39 | |
| Female | 126 |
Talk to people with viral meningitis
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members say they have this condition