Aseptic meningitis with urinary retention: a case report

Aseptic meningitis is serious inflammation of the meninges caused by agents including viruses, non-viral pathogens, non-infectious conditions and chemicals. This study concerns the case of a 37years old healthy male with persistent fever, severe headache, neck pain and acute urinary retention with overflow. Examination revealed minimal nuchal rigidity with no other CNS signs. The urinary bladder was palpable and non-tender. The patient showed improvement with symptomatic treatment and his urinary symptoms improved with Alpha blockers and Bethenechol.