Why the study?
The study was conducted to test the hypothesis that enterovirus meningitis is a frequent and self-limiting condition by examining its epidemiology in adults.
Population
418 adults (419 cases) with enterovirus meningitis confirmed by CSF PCR
Design
Nationwide, population-based cohort study using a prospective database
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Female sex associated with higher short-term disability in enterovirus meningitis; hypothesis-generating for sex-specific prognostic studies.
Enterovirus meningitis is common among young adults and, while long-term prognosis is reassuring, a substantial proportion experience moderate disability at discharge, particularly females.
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