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Clinical and laboratory detection of nonpolio enteroviruses among different age groups of aseptic meningitis patients in Alexandria, Egypt

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Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis. Worldwide, nonpolio enteroviruses (NPEVs) account for 23%–60% of all cases of viral meningitis. We aimed to detect NPEV among aseptic meningitis… Click to show full abstract

Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis. Worldwide, nonpolio enteroviruses (NPEVs) account for 23%–60% of all cases of viral meningitis. We aimed to detect NPEV among aseptic meningitis cases using reverse transcription‐polymerase chain reaction (RT‐PCR) and evaluate molecular testing versus clinical and laboratory parameters.

Keywords: meningitis; laboratory detection; nonpolio enteroviruses; clinical laboratory; aseptic meningitis

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Virology
Year Published: 2020

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