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ArticleCureus2025

Mollaret's Meningitis: A Case Report of Recurrent Aseptic Meningitis.

Fahim Barmak, James Issa, Danial Bajwa, Syed Hashim Ali Inam, Jason Adams, Justin Nolte, Paul Ferguson

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Fahim BarmakNeurology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA.
James IssaNeurology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA.
Danial BajwaInternal Medicine, Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Syed Hashim Ali InamInternal Medicine, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Jason AdamsNeurology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA.
Justin NolteNeurology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA.
Paul FergusonNeurology, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA.

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Abstract

Benign recurrent meningitis, also known as Mollaret's meningitis, a rare form of recurrent aseptic meningitis, is often associated with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection, which is characterized by fever, headache, meningeal irritation, and sterility of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) on examination. Although with clear diagnostic criteria, there are still many equivocal aspects of its pathogenesis and treatment. This paper presents a case report of a 40-year-old woman who experienced multiple episodes of this syndromic condition, highlighting its diagnostic challenges, clinical features, and treatment outcomes. The case reflects the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention in managing Mollaret's meningitis effectively. Furthermore, it sheds light on the complexities of its etiology and potential predisposing factors and the need for further research to better understand this condition.

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antiviral agentsautoimmune disordersherpesviruseshsv-2 meningitislymphocytic pleocytosismollaret's meningitisrecurrent aseptic meningitis

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PMID40271303
PMCPMC12015995

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