Detection of human herpesviruses in cerebrospinal fluids collected from patients suspected of neuroinfectious diseases

In conclusion, HHVs were associated with approximately 10% of neuroinfectious diseases in thi s cohort. VZV was the most common pathogen, probably due to the large number of VZV meningitis patients. In addition, patients with VZV-associated meningitis were significantly younger than patients with VZV-associated encephalitis.
Source: Journal of NeuroVirology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research