Benign recurrent aseptic meningitis (Mollaret's meningitis). A case report

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Benign recurrent aseptic meningitis, a rare disorder, was first described by Mollaret in 1944.
• Recent literature includes cases from Europe and America, with a new report from South Africa.

Observation:

• This article reports a case of benign recurrent aseptic meningitis observed in Durban, South Africa.
• The case presented characteristic manifestations of the disorder.

Findings:

• The case highlights the occurrence of benign recurrent aseptic meningitis in South Africa.
• Characteristic clinical features and differential diagnoses were reviewed.

Implications:

• This case expands the geographical reporting of benign recurrent aseptic meningitis.
• It aids in understanding the differential diagnosis of recurrent meningitis in diverse populations.