title: Drug-induced aseptic meningitis. Diagnosis leads to quick resolution.
abstract: Drug-induced aseptic meningitis is a syndrome that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute and recurrent aseptic meningitis. It has been observed in all age-groups and can occur following the use of a wide spectrum of pharmaceutical agents. Presumptive diagnosis is made by demonstrating the resolution of symptoms after drug withdrawal, and definitive diagnosis is made by conducting a drug rechallenge. Fortunately, the syndrome is usually benign and resolves quickly following drug cessation.
authors.affiliation: Infectious Disease Division, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, NY 11501.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Chaudhry
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Cunha
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008582:Meningitis, Aseptic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*