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Treatment

Treatment is determined by the type of meningitis and the organism causing the disease.

Viral meningitis usually requires only symptom relief (palliative care). Palliative care may include bed rest, increased fluid intake to prevent dehydration, and analgesics (e.g., aspirin, acetaminophen) to reduce fever and relieve body aches.

Meningitis caused by herpesvirus can be treated using antiviral medication such as acyclovir (Zovirax®) or ribavirin (Virazole®). Sid...Read the full article