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Meningitis aséptica asociada a parotiditis viral en paciente adulto inmunocompetente: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura
(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2024) Astudillo Ponce, Nicolás; Vargas Gutiérrez, Anderson; Lozada Ramos, Heiler (Director)
Aseptic meningitis due to the mumps virus is a rare complication. Although mumps is the most common clinical manifestation, the virus can cause serious complications such as meningitis, which in some cases can trigger severe neurological sequelae. This case report addresses an adult patient diagnosed with meningitis due to the mumps virus, describing the clinical presentation, the diagnostic and therapeutic approach, and emphasizing vaccination as a preventive measure. This case alerts us to the importance of rigorous clinical surveillance combined with early detection of meningeal complications in individuals with mumps. A timely intervention can reduce diagnosis time, thereby achieving adequate management and prompt detection of complications, having a positive impact by reducing costs and sequelae.