Viral meningitis refers to meningitis caused by a viral infection. It is sometimes referred to as "aseptic meningitis" in contrast to meningitis caused by bacteria.
An example is lymphocytic choriomeningitis.
Viral meningitis is most commonly caused by enteroviruses.
Causative organisms include:
HSV, varicella and CMV have a specific antiviral therapy; most other viruses do not. For HSV the treatment of choice is acyclovir
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