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Viral etiology was detected by PCR in 46.2% of children with aseptic meningitis, with non-polio human enterovirus (43.3%) and mumps virus (36.7%) being the most common.
Observational (n=65)
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PCR testing of CSF can identify a viral etiology in nearly half of pediatric aseptic meningitis cases, which may help shorten hospitalization and avoid unnecessary antibiotic use.
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May inform etiology-guided care in pediatric aseptic meningitis; leaves open effects on antibiotic use and hospitalization.
Hosseininasab et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Aseptic meningitis (n=65). Viral etiology was detected by PCR in 46.2% of children with aseptic meningitis, with non-polio human enterovirus (43.3%) and mumps virus (36.7%) being the most common.
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