Aseptic meningitis

Alternative names:

serous meningitis

Treatment:

No specific treatment is available for aseptic meningitis. Supportive therapy consists of analgesic medications and management of complications of encephalitis.

Expectations (prognosis):

Aseptic meningitis is a benign disease, and people usually have full recovery in 5 to 14 days after the onset of symptoms; however fatigue and lightheadedness may persist longer in some people.

Complications:

Encephalitis may develop.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of aseptic meningitis occur.