10 Viral Meningitis Symptoms
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Confusion and Difficulty Concentrating
The swelling resulting from inflammation of the meninges can cause pain and stiffness. It also causes a sense of being unable to concentrate and keep external stimuli straight. This, combined with a high fever, can make a person feel exhausted and limit their ability to stay on task and solve problems.
This brain fog sensation may last over the duration of the illness, or it may come and go. Antiviral medications may help to eliminate the cause of the swelling.2’Viral Meningitis.’ Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350508
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