Aseptic Meningitis Treatments

Treatment

Treatment includes:

Rest and fluids
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Aspirin —Note: Aspirin is not recommended for children with a current or recent viral infection
- Check with your doctor before giving a child aspirin
Antibiotics may be given for 2 to 3 days while waiting for bacterial cultures to be reported as negative

If encephalitis is present:

IV antiviral drugs and other medications may be given

If you are diagnosed with viral meningitis, follow your doctor's instructions .

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