What is Viral Meningitis?
Viral meningitis is inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord caused by a viral infection. It is often indistinguishable from that of acute bacterial meningitis. Confirmation of viral meningitis is determined by testing the spinal fluid after which treatment is determined.
What do patients take to treat Viral Meningitis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Acyclovir
(Zovirax Topical, Zovirax)
|
1 | ||
|
Ganciclovir
(Cytovene)
|
0 | ||
|
Valacyclovir
(Valtrex)
|
0 | ||
|
Valganciclovir
(Valcyte)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Viral Meningitis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Viral Meningitis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 75 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 3 say Viral Meningitis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 78% | Females |
|---|---|
| 22% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 9 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Viral Meningitis patients who have completed their condition history