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Research Article: Clinical Characteristics, Diagnosis, and Management of Aseptic Meningitis Induced by Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole

Date Published: 2023-09-05

Introduction:
Aseptic meningitis is defined as an acute community-acquired syndrome with leukocytosis in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and negative Gram staining and culture, without a parameningeal focus or a systemic illness. Enteroviruses are the most common etiologies of aseptic meningitis, while other less common etiologies include autoimmune diseases, leukemia, vaccines and drugs. Drug-induced aseptic meningitis (DIAM) is a rare disease that occurs mainly in women and patients with autoimmune disorders. The most commonly…

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