Key result
Viral meningitis was confirmed by PCR in 61.24% of suspected cases, with enteroviruses being the most common causative agent, accounting for 75.9% of confirmed cases.
Why the study?
Viruses are the most common causative agents of aseptic meningitis syndrome, but specific viral causes and their relationship with age and seasonal variations needed identification.
Population
129 patients discharged and diagnosed with viral meningitis
Design
Retrospective study
Authors
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Retrospective PCR findings on viral meningitis etiologies may guide local surveillance; leaves open prospective confirmation of age and seasonal links.
Observational (n=129)
No
Enteroviruses are the most common causative agent of viral meningitis in Aleppo-Syria, predominantly affecting children under 6 years during the spring.
Yahia et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Viral meningitis (n=129). Viral etiology (Enteroviruses, Herpesviruses) was evaluated on Detection of viral etiology by PCR. Viral meningitis was confirmed by PCR in 61.24% of suspected cases, with enteroviruses being the most common causative agent, accounting for 75.9% of confirmed cases.
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