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Drug-induced meningitis
M F Gordon1, M Allon, P K Coyle
1Department of Neurology, SUNY, Stony Brook 11794.
Neurology
|January 1, 1990
Abstract:
Meningitis is usually produced by an infectious agent, but there are multiple noninfectious causes. Medications may produce both acute and recurrent meningitis. We present a patient with 3 episodes of aseptic meningitis due to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and then review the topic of drug-induced meningitis.
Insights
Aseptic meningitis can be caused by medications, not just infections. This case study details recurrent meningitis from trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, highlighting drug-induced meningitis as a key differential diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Meningitis is commonly caused by infections but also has noninfectious etiologies.
- Medications are a recognized cause of both acute and recurrent meningitis.