Neuropsychological findings in patients with aseptic meningitis
Damsgaard, J.; Klostergaard, K.R.; Leutscher, P.D.C.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 176(43)
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 25353677 Document Number: 674853
Aseptic meningitis is considered to be a benign illness with mild symptoms, and the prognosis is usually good. However, retrospective studies have demonstrated that these patients may experience cognitive sequelae. A neuropsychologist was affiliated to the Department of Infectious Diseases, and neuropsychological findings in patients with aseptic meningitis were assessed. In conclusion, at twelve months of follow-up cognitive dysfunction persist among the majority of patients; 75% had mental fatigue and 45% had changed their work status.