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Evaluation of the Cognitive Performance of Hypertensive Patients with Silent Cerebrovascular Lesions
Published on: April 23, 2021
[Neuropsychological findings in patients with aseptic meningitis]
Jesper Damsgaard1, Kirsten Rose Klostergaard, Peter Derek Christian Leutscher
1Infektionsmedicinsk Afdeling Q, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Brendstrupgaardsvej 100, 8200 Aarhus N. peteleut@rm.dk.
Abstract:
Aseptic meningitis is considered to be a benign illness with mild symptoms, and the prognosis is usually good. However, retrospective studies have demonstrated that these patients may experience cognitive sequelae. A neuropsychologist was affiliated to the Department of Infectious Diseases, and neuropsychological findings in patients with aseptic meningitis were assessed. In conclusion, at twelve months of follow-up cognitive dysfunction persist among the majority of patients; 75% had mental fatigue and 45% had changed their work status.
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