[Neuropsychological findings in patients with aseptic meningitis].

Autor: Damsgaard J; Infektionsmedicinsk Afdeling Q, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Brendstrupgaardsvej 100, 8200 Aarhus N. peteleut@rm.dk., Klostergaard KR, Leutscher PD
Jazyk: dánština
Zdroj: Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2014 Oct 20; Vol. 176 (43).
Abstrakt: 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.
Databáze: MEDLINE