Prognosis depends on the pathogen responsible for the infection and risk group. Overall mortality for Candida meningitis is 10-20%, 31% for patients with HIV, and 11% in neurosurgical cases (when treated). Prognosis for Aspergillus and coccidioidal infections is poor.
Fungal meningitis
Aseptic meningitis
Herpesviral meningitis
Viral meningitis
Drug-induced aseptic meningitis
Tuberculous meningitis
Viral encephalitis
Herpesviral encephalitis