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aseptic meningitis

American  

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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