verb (used with object), lapped, lapping. 1. to fold over or around something; wrap or wind around something: to lap a bandage around one's finger. 2. to enwrap in something; wrap up; clothe. 3. to envelop or enfold: lapped in luxury.
With aseptic meningitis a person has signs and symptoms of meningitis, but bacteria does not grow in cultures. Many different things can cause aseptic meningitis including viruses, fungi, tuberculosis, some medications and infections near the brain or spinal cord, such as epidural abscesses.
Types of Meningitis. Meningitis is either infectious (contagious) or noninfectious. Infectious meningitis is classified as viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic, depending on the type of organism causing the infection. Viral meningitis, also called aseptic meningitis, is the most common type.It is rarely fatal and usually resolves with treatment.Meningitis develops in fewer than 1 in 1000 people who are infected with one of the viruses associated with the condition.nfectious meningitis is classified as viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic, depending on the type of organism causing the infection. Viral meningitis, also called aseptic meningitis, is the most common type.