Enteroviruses Associated with Aseptic Meningitis in Poland, 2011–2014
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Microbiology - Year 2016, Vol 65, Issue 2
Abstract
A 4-year study (2011–2014) of patients with meningitis was performed. Out of the 686 cerebrospinal fluid sles, 465 (67.8%) were positive for eneteroviruses using RT-PCR and out of 334 clinical sles, 216 (64.7%) were positive for enteroviruses using cell culture methods. The highest detection rate was observed in the summer and autumn. In total, 185 enteroviruses were identified by using neutralization test. Echovirus 6 and 30 were the most common (41.7% and 37.5% respectively). The highest frequency of neurological infections (32.7%) occurred in children aged 5–9 years, mostly males (63.9%).
Authors and Affiliations
Magdalena Wieczorek, Agnieszka Figas, Arleta Krzysztoszek
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