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Etiology, Epidemiology, Patho Physiology, Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment, Prognosis and Complications of Viral Meningitis

Srinivas G., Ramanjaneyulu D.V., Satyanarayana Murthy. S, Muralinath E., Guruprasad M., Sravani Pragna K., Manjari P., Sony Sharlet E., T. Nikhil, V. Yaswanth Sai, D. Kusuma Latha, Ch. Ramya Sudha, Sridevi K., D. Gokul Shiva Balaji

Abstract


The most prevalent type of meningitis is viral meningitis, which is defined by aseptic inflammation of the meninges (the membranes around the brain and spinal cord) brought on by a variety of viruses, including enteroviruses and herpesviruses. It is diagnosed by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and revealing lymphocytic pleocytosis. Acute fever, headache, and stiff neck are common symptoms. Although the majority of cases are mild and self-limiting, necessitating supportive care, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or other molecular diagnostics are necessary for a clear diagnosis, and prompt examination is essential because of the possibility of overlapping with bacterial meningitis.


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