meningismus

Basic Information

Description
A nervous system symptom that is characterized by a state of meningeal irritation with symptoms suggesting meningitis that often occurs at the onset of acute febrile diseases especially in children.
Identifier
SYMP_0000552
Notation
SYMP:0000552
Category
symptoms
Database Cross-References
  • ICD9CM_2005:781.6
  • UMLS_CUI:C0025287
  • UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0434815

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