Recurrent lymphocytic meningitis positive for herpes simplex virus type 2.
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.
Kallio-Laine
Katariina
K
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland. katariina.kallio-laine@helsinki.fi
Seppänen
Mikko
M
Kautiainen
Hannu
H
Lokki
Marja Liisa
ML
Lappalainen
Maija
M
Valtonen
Ville
V
Färkkilä
Markus
M
Kalso
Eija
E
D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D005387:Finland / Q000453:epidemiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology; D018259:Herpesvirus 1, Human / Q000235:genetics; D018258:Herpesvirus 2, Human / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000097:blood; D008216:Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors
D004279:DNA, Viral; D007074:Immunoglobulin G