The next set of age group, like children, have similar but varying symptoms of sore throat, rashes, and diarrhea.

Additionally, the probability of developing aseptic meningitis increases when patients have a case of mumps or herpes.

On the contrary, many cases of aseptic meningitis represent infection with viruses or mycobacteria that cannot be detected with routine methods.

[3] A medical professional inserts a needle between two vertebrae to remove cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the spinal cord.

[6] The cerebrospinal fluid collected from the lumbar puncture is analyzed by microscope examination or by culture to distinguish between bacterial and aseptic meningitis.

Samples of CSF undergo cell count, Gram stains, and viral cultures, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Medical professionals also have the option of performing a computed tomographic (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), these tests help observe calcifications or abscesses.

If aseptic meningitis was caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), the individual will receive acyclovir, an antiviral drug.