What Is Viral Meningitis?
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9. How Long Does Viral Meningitis Last?
Viral meningitis usually improves on its own without any serious problems. Most people feel completely normal well within two weeks. Occasionally recovery can be slow, however, and the after-effects can be debilitating.
Serious lingering problems can include memory loss, extreme fatigue, and ongoing headaches. In addition, anxiety, depression, and dizziness can remain after the infection has subsided. Hearing problems and difficulty with balance have also been reported.1“Viral Meningitis, the Facts.” Meningitis Now, July 2020, Viral_meningitis_fact_sheet_july 2020.pdf, meningitisnow.org
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