Viral Meningitis

📋Overview

Viral meningitis, also referred to as aseptic meningitis, occurs when a virus causes inflammation of the meninges, the protective layers covering the brain and spinal cord. This condition is frequently associated with enteroviruses, though other viral agents can also be responsible for the inflammatory response.

While the clinical presentation involves meningeal inflammation, this form of the condition is typically characterized as being less severe than bacterial meningitis. It represents a common neurological infection where the inflammation is strictly viral in origin rather than being caused by bacteria or other pathogens.