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aseptic meningitis

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noun

Pathology.

  1. a mild form of meningitis usually caused by one of several viruses, characterized by headache, fever, and neck stiffness.

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The first case of meningitis in Durango was confirmed late last year when doctors diagnosed several cases of aseptic meningitis, an especially harmful inflammation of the brain.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2023

A 2002 study of 535,544 children vaccinated in Finland showed no association between MMR vaccination and encephalitis, aseptic meningitis or autism.

From Newsweek • Feb. 10, 2015

In rare cases, leptospira can enter the brain and cause aseptic meningitis.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2012

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