Assumed to be underreported and underrecognized, lymphocytic choriomeningitis presents as a febrile illness transmitted by the common house mouse, Mus musculus. Although asymptomatic or mild febrile illnesses are commonplace, meningitis and meningoencephalitis may develop after symptoms have seemed to improve. Neurologic sequelae are not typical but have been reported and can persist for months.
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