Recurrent aseptic meningitis due to different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including rofecoxib

M. L. Ashwath, H. P. Katner

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Abstract

Aseptic meningitis can be caused by viruses, drugs, and connective tissue disorders. The most common drugs causing it include antibiotics like trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), intravenous immunoglobulins, intrathecal agents, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies. A patient who had aseptic meningitis from three different NSAIDs including rofecoxib is presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)295-296
Number of pages2
JournalPostgraduate Medical Journal
Volume79
Issue number931
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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