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.

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