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Recurrent Lymphocytic Meningitis Positive for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

Authors :
Eija Kalso
Markus Färkkilä
Mikko Seppänen
Katariina Kallio-Laine
Hannu Kautiainen
Marja-Liisa Lokki
Ville Valtonen
Maija Lappalainen
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 15, Iss 7, Pp 1119-1122 (2009)
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2009.

Abstract

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 days after symptom onset.

Details

ISSN :
10806059 and 10806040
Volume :
15
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....8530c7489acc77c116860759bb2eea92
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1507.080716