Chronic meningitis: Chronic meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges with subacute onset and persisting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) abnormalities lasting for at least one month. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chronic meningitis is available below.
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Prognosis for Chronic meningitis: However, most patients with idiopathic chronic meningitis have a relatively good outcome.
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