The Importance of the Virology Laboratory in the Diagnosis and Management of Viral Meningitis

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Why the study?

Does viral culture improve clinical management in patients with enteroviral meningitis?

Population

69 patients diagnosed with enteroviral meningitis between 1983 and 1985

Design

Cohort

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Discussion

May facilitate early antibiotic discontinuation in enteroviral meningitis; leaves open need for prospective validation before routine use.

Does viral culture improve clinical management in patients with enteroviral meningitis?

Population

69 patients diagnosed with enteroviral meningitis between 1983 and 1985

Intervention

Viral culture of cerebrospinal fluid, throat swab, and/or rectal swab or stool specimens

Outcome

Clinical benefit (early withdrawal of antibiotics, early discharge, or changing of diagnosis and prognosis)

Rapid viral culture for enteroviruses can directly benefit patient management by enabling early antibiotic withdrawal and discharge.

Susan R. Wildin (1987) studied this question.

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May facilitate early antibiotic discontinuation in enteroviral meningitis; leaves open need for prospective validation before routine use.