Recurrent Lymphocytic Meningitis Positive for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

Recurrent Lymphocytic Meningitis Positive for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

We found the prevalence of recurrent lymphocytic meningitis associated with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) was 2.2/100,000 population in Finland during 1996–2006, higher than previous estimates. PCR was most sensitive in detecting HSV-2 DNA from cerebrospinal fluid if the sample was taken 2–5 d...

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Main Authors: Katariina Kallio-Laine, Mikko Seppänen, Hannu Kautiainen, Marja-Liisa Lokki, Maija Lappalainen, Ville Valtonen, Markus Färkkilä, Eija Kalso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-07-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Meningitis
aseptic
herpes simplex virus type 2
prevalence
neurologic manifestations
viruses
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/7/08-0716_article

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