Recurrent meningitis encompasses a variety of conditions, some of which are life threatening, some spontaneously remitting, and some representing exacerbations of chronic infections. Recurrent meningitis may, thus, represent episodes of bacterial meningitis, recurrent episodes of viral meningitis, chemical meningitis due to rupture of dermoid or parasitic cysts, or meningitis in response to nonsteroidal or other agents. In some instances, as in protracted cases of meningitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans, which appears to be recurrent meningitis, may actually represent periodic exacerbation of a chronic, ongoing infectious process. Recurrent bacterial meningitis is a much less common phenomenon but poses a considerable diagnostic challenge. The early diagnosis of any underlying pathology is crucial to prevent further episodes and improve the overall outcome for the affected individual.

Keywords: Recurrent; Meningitis; Diagnosis.