Aseptic meningitis caused by the lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus.
We present a 38-year old man suffering from a biphasic illness with fever and malaise, who developed a mild aseptic meningitis during the second phase. Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus was found to be the causative agent.
Roebroek
R M
RM
Department of Neurology, Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands.
Postma
B H
BH
Dijkstra
U J
UJ
D000328:Adult; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid*; D003168:Complement Fixation Tests; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008216:Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology; D008217:Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008582:Meningitis, Aseptic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D012008:Recurrence
D000914:Antibodies, Viral