title: [Neuropsychological findings in patients with aseptic meningitis].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Infektionsmedicinsk Afdeling Q, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Brendstrupgaardsvej 100, 8200 Aarhus N. peteleut@rm.dk.
authors.forename: Jesper
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Damsgaard
authors.forename: Kirsten Rose
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Klostergaard
authors.forename: Peter Derek Christian
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Leutscher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000821:virology*; D019091:Critical Pathways; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008582:Meningitis, Aseptic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D005222:Mental Fatigue / Q000821:virology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012017:Referral and Consultation