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.
About 1 to 2 percent of infected people will develop aseptic meningitis from poliovirus. For these people, early symptoms can be similar to minor polio symptoms. Then aseptic meningitis symptoms can develop, including stiffness of the back or legs and increased or abnormal sensations. These symptoms improve rapidly, usually within a couple of days (2-10 days) with complete recovery.