Viral Meningitis: Chronic Risks and Long-Term Side Effects

Viral meningitis recovery can be a long process with persistent long-term side effects. Recognizing the neurological risks and managing chronic symptoms is vital for improving quality of life after infection.

Long-Term Side Effects of Viral Meningitis

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Susan Jewell

Viral meningitis or aseptic meningitis, is relatively mild and patients recover in a few days. Meningitis is an infection of the membranes surrounding the central nervous system and the fluid circulating the spinal cord.