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26 Φεβ 2024 · Infectious causes of aseptic meningitis include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, with viruses being the predominant agents. Among viral causes, enteroviruses (such as coxsackie and enteric cytopathic human orphan [ECHO] viruses) account for over half of the cases, followed by HSV-2, West Nile virus, and varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
The most common cause of aseptic meningitis is a viral infection, specifically by enteroviruses. In fact, 90 percent of all meningitis cases that are viral are caused by enteroviruses. [2] Other viruses that may cause aseptic meningitis are varicella zoster virus, herpes, and mumps. [4]
The viruses we detected in aseptic meningitis cases are presented according to gender and age groups ().The most prevalent virus was enterovirus (25%; n = 60), followed by HHV-6 (7.9%; n = 19), and VZV (3.8%; n = 9). Enterovirus was common in the pediatric age group, especially in those younger than 4 years of age.
29 Σεπ 2018 · About half of all aseptic meningitis cases are caused by common seasonal viruses in the late summer and early fall. Viruses that can cause aseptic meningitis include the following: chickenpox
22 Απρ 2022 · Enteroviruses are the most common identified cause of paediatric aseptic meningitis in Jordan. Although PCR revealed an identified virus in around half of the patients, nevertheless, there was no adjustment in the management plan regarding duration of empirical antibiotic use and hospital stay.
15 Μαρ 2019 · Viral meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges associated with acute onset of meningeal symptoms and fever, pleocytosis of the cerebrospinal fluid, and no growth on routine bacterial culture. It is sometimes associated with viral encephalitis and meningoencephalitis.
26 Φεβ 2024 · Aseptic meningitis is a prevalent and generally benign inflammatory disorder affecting the meninges. Viruses, such as herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), enteroviruses, and arboviruses are the most common causes of aseptic meningitis.
