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viral meningitis — /vaɪrəl mɛnənˈdʒaɪtəs/ (say vuyruhl menuhn juytuhs) noun meningitis associated with a viral infection …
Meningitis — Classification and external resources Meninges of the central nervous system: dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater. ICD 10 G … Wikipedia
Meningitis — Klassifikation nach ICD 10 G00 Bakterielle Meningitis G01 Meningitis bei anderenorts klassifizierten bakteriellen Krankheiten … Deutsch Wikipedia
Meningitis — Inflammation of the meninges, usually due to a bacterial infection but sometimes from viral, protozoan, or other causes (in some cases the cause cannot be determined). The onset is usually rapid (acute), and if untreated, the disease can be fatal … Medical dictionary
Meningitis, viral — Inflammation of the meninges caused by a virus usually one of the enteroviruses, such as mumps or coxsackievirus. These viruses are shed in the feces, sputum (spit), and nasal discharges. Viral meningitis is contagious, and occurs most frequently … Medical dictionary
meningitis — meningitic /men in jit ik/, adj. /men in juy tis/, n. Pathol. inflammation of the meninges, esp. of the pia mater and arachnoid, caused by a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by high fever, severe headache, and stiff neck or back… … Universalium
Meningitis, aseptic — Inflammation of the meninges that is not caused by bacterial infection. Viral meningitis is the most common cause of aseptic meningitis, but other causes include systemic lupus erythematosus, cancers, Behcet’s disease, medications, and others.… … Medical dictionary
meningitis — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ acute ▪ bacterial, meningococcal, pneumococcal, spinal, viral … OF MENINGITIS ▪ case … Collocations dictionary
meningitis — n. an inflammation of the meninges due to infection by viruses or bacteria or fungi. Meningitis causes an intense headache, fever, loss of appetite, intolerance to light and sound, rigidity of muscles, especially those in the neck (see also… … The new mediacal dictionary
Meningitis, benign recurrent aseptic — Recurring meningitis without identifiable cause that leaves no residual damage to the nervous system. Benign recurrent aseptic meningitis is also called Mollaret meningitis. The cause of benign recurrent aseptic meningitis is not known. Benign… … Medical dictionary
