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Meningitis
Research from L. Benjilali et al broadens understanding of meningitis
November 25th, 2008
According to recent research from Rabat, Morocco, "The aim of the present study was to describe a case of Behcet's disease revealed by a recurrent meningitis and to review literature on these two conditions. We describe the case of a 25-year-old man who presented four episodes of recurrent meningitis without any locoregional cause and developed oral and genital ulcerations few months later." "Behcet's disease is a chronic, multisystemic disorder with variable prevalence in different geographical areas. Its neurological manifestations are well recognized. Both central and peripheral nervous systems can be involved. Recurrent meningitis in Behcet's disease is exceptional....
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-11-25)
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