Meningitis happens when the spinal column and brain’s lining
become inflamed. This lining is called the meninges. Aseptic
meningitis occurs when there are signs of meningitis. However,
when a sample of brain fluid is taken, bacteria or fungi are not
seen or do not grow. The most common causes of aseptic
meningitis are: - Viral infection due to: - Parasitic infection,
such as Lyme disease - Mycoplasma, an usual bacteria that can
cause pneumonia - Bacterial meningitis that has not been fully
treated - Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, sarcoidosis , and
Behcet’s disease - Cancer that has spread to the meninges -
Infection near the spinal cord or brain - Certain medicines,
such as ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) Factors that can increase your chance of
developing aseptic meningitis include: - Being exposed to
someone with a viral illness - The season—mostly occurs in late
spring and summer - Working in a daycare or healthcare setting -
Having a compromised immune system - Bein