Neurological Disorders - Viral Meningitis

Question 1

What might appear and remain normal in CSF in viral meningitis?

Answer 1

Moderately inc proteins
Lymphocytes (viral)
Glucose levels remain the same because viruses do not use up glucose

Question 2

What is viral meningitis also called?

Answer 2

Aseptic meningitis

Question 3

Which virus commonly causes viral meningitis?

Answer 3

Mumps virus

Question 4

Does viral meningitis usually need antiviral drugs?

Answer 4

No. It is self limiting. Should go away within a couple weeks with symptomatic treatment and monitoring for complications.

Question 5

What’s the treatment for viral meningitis?

Answer 5

Symptomatic treatment

Monitor for complications

Question 6

What is the patho of viral meningitis?

Answer 6

Viruses take over and lyse cells leading to inflammation and damage. Exudate is formed but is not purulent

Question 7

Why are the manifestations of viral meningitis less severe?

Answer 7

Due to less exudate (serous exudate)