Combined testing for herpes simplex virus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with aseptic meningitis in Burkina Faso, West Africa

ConclusionUsing an in ‐house real‐time PCR assay, we showed that both HSV and MTB are etiologic pathogens contributing to aseptic meningitis in Burkina Faso. This molecular test may have clinical utility for early diagnosis for those treatable CNS infections.

Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - November 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Sylvie Zida, Pratt Kolia ‐Diafouka, Dramane Kania, Albert Sotto, Vincent Foulongne, Karine Bolloré, Soumeya Ouangraoua, Nicolas Méda, Séverine Carrère‐Kremer, Philippe Van de Perre, Edouard Tuaillon Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research