Meningitis classification

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Based on time course and CSF profile meningitis is classified into:

1. Acute septic and aseptic meningitis
2. Recurrent meningitis
3. Chronic meningitis

Meningitis can also be classified based on the cause :

1. Bacterial meningitis
2. Viral meningitis
3. Fungal meningitis
4. Parasitic meningitis
5. Non infectious meningitis