Key result
During a large outbreak of echovirus 30 meningitis, 177 of 250 patients with febrile neurologic manifestations were confirmed or probable cases, with all but 3 having a good outcome without sequelae.
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250 patients with febrile neurologic manifestations included between May 15 and December 30, 2000, in…
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Reassures on prognosis during echovirus 30 outbreaks; leaves open optimal virologic testing thresholds in similar settings.
Observational (n=250)
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This prospective study of a large echovirus 30 meningitis outbreak highlights that clinical and laboratory features are indistinguishable from other causes, emphasizing the importance of virologic diagnosis to prevent unnecessary treatments.
Bernit et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Enteroviral meningitis (Echovirus 30) (n=250). Echovirus 30 infection was evaluated. During a large outbreak of echovirus 30 meningitis, 177 of 250 patients with febrile neurologic manifestations were confirmed or probable cases, with all but 3 having a good outcome without sequelae.
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